Dec. 11, 2022

Luke 1:46-55

The Mission of Christmas: What Did Mary Know?

1. Mary, the Favored One

A. Gabriel’s Visit (Luke 1:26-37)

- Daniel 10, John in Revelation 1:17

B. Virgin Birth (Luke 1:27 (2 Times); 1:34)

C. Visit to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56)

An entire collection of celebration songs:

Moses (Exodus 15:1-18)

Miriam (Exodus 15:19-21)

Deborah (Judges 5:1- 31)

Asaph (1 Chronicles 16:8-36)

Hannah (1 Samuel 2:1-10)

2. Personal Celebration (vs. 46-50)

A. Soul and Spirit

Psalm 77:2-3

Isaiah 26:9

B. My Salvation

Habakkuk 3:18

Psalm 24:5

Isaiah 12:2

 Zephaniah 3:17

C. MERCY! (v.  50)

2 Samuel 7:18-22

3. Restoration of Israel (vs. 51-55)

A. He has made things right! (vs. 51-53)

B. He has fulfilled His covenant (vs. 54-55)

Genesis 12:1-3

David

2 Samuel 7:12, 15-16

Reflection:

When you think of what Mary knew about how God had already accomplished His saving work, how does what you know encourage you today? How do you sense God’s hope, love, joy, and peace?

Follow Up in the Word through the Week…

Monday: Read: Exodus 15:1-18

What is Moses and the people of Israel celebrating in this song? How is it like Mary’s song in Luke 1:46-55?

Tuesday: Read: Exodus 15:19-21

How did Miriam and the women join in? How is Miriam described? Again, what similarities are there to Mary in her song in Luke 1:46-55?

Wednesday: Read: Judges 5:1-31

Who is singing this song? What are they celebrating? How is their song like that of Mary in Luke 1:46-55?

Thursday: Read: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36

What were Asaph and his brothers singing about? What were they thankful for and what ways does the song suggest us showing our praise?

Friday: Read: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

What was Hannah celebrating? How does her song sound like Mary’s? 

Saturday: Read: Genesis 12:1-3

Who is the promise to? Where are you in that promise?