Herod the Great, the son of the Idumean Antipater, was declared King of Judea by the Roman Senate in 40 B.C., but became the undisputed ruler of Palestine only in 37 B.C. 41 Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. c. [1:52] 1Sm 2:7; 2Sm 22:28; Jb 5:11; 12:19; Ps 147:6; Sir 10:14; Jas 4:6; 1Pt 5:5. f. [1:55] Gn 13:15; 17:7; 18:18; 22:1718; Mi 7:20. k. [1:68] 7:16; Ps 41:13; 72:18; 106:48; 111:9. n. [1:7273] Gn 17:7; Lv 26:42; Ps 105:89; Mi 7:20. r. [1:76] Is 40:3; Mal 3:1; Mt 3:3; 11:10. John the Baptist was born through the actions of Elizabeth and Zacharias, which God supernaturally brought to conception and birth. The lofty will be put down and the humble will be exalted (vv. 37for nothing will be impossible for God.r Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! * [1:15] He will drink neither wine nor strong drink: like Samson (Jgs 13:45) and Samuel (1Sm 1:11 LXX and 4QSama), John is to be consecrated by Nazirite vow and set apart for the Lords service. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. The Lord is with you.m She views herself as a sinner who needs Gods salvation, and as a the Lords servant, whose humble estate is the occasion for His mercy and grace. 1 The whole assembly then rose, and they brought him before Pilate. We might suspect that the limitations of biblical revelation, compounded by those of the culture, would have made womanhood a curse. This principle may be stated in this way: A MIRACULOUS PERSON BEGINS WITH A MIRACULOUS BIRTH. Mary was not sinless; recognized her need for a Savior. 8Once when he was serving as priest in his divisions turn before God, Luke - Chapter 1. He stated that he had investigated "everything from the beginning" and was editing the material into . 57. She views this event in terms of the distant past, in terms of the covenant promises of God, in terms of the history of Israel, where Gods mercy was shown on generation after generation, and in terms of the distant future, when at His second coming Messiah will set things straight. All rights reserved worldwide. There are a number of ways in which the worship of these two women relate to contemporary Christians. Mary thus presses from the specific to the general, from her personal benefits to the blessings which all of Gods people (those who fear Him) experience. He would be the Son of the Most High, who would be given the throne of His father David, from which He would rule (vv. If a woman past the childbearing age could become pregnant, why, the angel implies, should there be doubt about Marys pregnancy, for nothing will be impossible for God. Mary, too, was a humble peasant girl. Mary understood that Israels hope was rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant, not in the Mosaic. 41 Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She may have been rehearsing what she would say to Elizabeth when she first saw her. Not only does she think biblically, she also expresses herself in biblical terms. That which she speaks far surpasses what we are told Gabriel said to Zacharias. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. Composition Narrative. (7) Mary focused more on the results of Christs second coming than she did the first. All that we see in these few phrases of praise points to the fact that Mary meditated on the word and on the works of God. The women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. This would put her departure very close to the time of Johns birth, and reasons have been suggested for identifying the time of her departure either just before or just after the birth of John. The naming of the child John and Zechariahs recovery from his loss of speech should be understood as fulfilling the angels announcement to Zechariah in Lk 1:13, 20. The Worship of Two Women (Luke 1:39-56) Introduction When one thinks of the women of the ancient world, our first emotional response is usually pity. How many Apostles were there? While we are not specifically told that Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit when she spoke these words, we may surely assume so. 61But they answered her, There is no one among your relatives who has this name. While this is certainly true, Mary chose to focus on what the child would be and accomplish as an adult, and not what her child would be as a child. In His rebuke of the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus constantly referred to these great themes, and to the fact that legalistic Judaism violated them (cf. 9 when it fell to him by lot, as the priestly custom was, to enter the Lord's sanctuary and burn incense there. 66All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, What, then, will this child be? For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 67. This is evident in the blessing pronounced by Elizabeth, which subtly contrasts the belief of Mary with the unbelief of Zacharias: And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord (Luke 1:45). Mary was steeped in the poetical literature of her nation, and accordingly her hymn also bears the unmistakable signs of it.19. 22 When he came out he could not speak to them, and they realised that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. Luke 1:39-56 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Mary Visits Elizabeth Perhaps a few women, blessed by financial prosperity and social standing, may have been able to enjoy some of the benefits of the male world. Modern society, as we know, has been liberated from the archaic, chauvinism of the ancient world. Her whole hymn is inspired by this fact.20. In both cases, the praise of God spoken before others was done in such a way as to edify and encourage those who heard. 69 and he has established for us a saving power in the House of his servant David. 35And the angel said to her in reply, The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. In the course of Zacharias priestly duties, it fell his lot to have the high privilege of offering the incense at the temple of the Lord (vv. Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is reflected in his history of the life of Jesus. Thus, it is used with reference to Nazareth (1:26), which was but a village. We are studying Luke 1:39-56 for Sunday, December 22. 4. This would even be true in the Jewish world of those days when our Lord added humanity to His deity and manifested Himself to men. Elizabeths proclamation does not focus on the blessing of the child which she will bear (John), but on the blessing of God in the arrival of Mary, who is to be the mother of the Messiah. Luke 1:39-45. Luke 1:56 Catholic Bible An aged priest has less faith than a young peasant girl, and thus Elizabeths blessing of Mary for her faith in Gods promise contains a mild rebuke for her doubting husband, who did not believe Gabriels words. In His ministry the Lord Jesus would expand on he social themes of Marys Magnificat: And turning His gaze on His disciples, He began to say, Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 3 I in my turn, after carefully going over the whole story from the beginning, have decided to write an ordered account for you, Theophilus. Here and in Lk 3:12 he connects his narrative with events in Palestinian history; in Lk 2:12 and Lk 3:1 he casts the Jesus story in the light of events of Roman history. Colossians 4:10-11 and 4:14 show that he wasn't Jewish, because he was not included in the group who are of the circumcision. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.. 3I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, Mary is not a model for disciples in being the mother of Messiah. It is my personal opinion, however, that she is no just a mere mouthpiece for the Holy Spirit, who has had no knowledge of what God was doing. After indicating his purpose for writing this gospel in verses 1-4, Luke immediately commenced his account by introducing Zacharias, the father-to-be of John the Baptist. 63 The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' Luke 1:39-56 The Word of God . The two women are Elizabeth, the soon-to-be mother of John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother-to-be of Messiah, were truly great and godly women. Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. written by Fr. * [1:7] They had no child: though childlessness was looked upon in contemporaneous Judaism as a curse or punishment for sin, it is intended here to present Elizabeth in a situation similar to that of some of the great mothers of important Old Testament figures: Sarah (Gn 15:3; 16:1); Rebekah (Gn 25:21); Rachel (Gn 29:31; 30:1); the mother of Samson and wife of Manoah (Jgs 13:23); Hannah (1Sm 1:2). 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. Version. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. Announcement of the Birth of Jesus. Regardless, these are some of the most beautiful words in all the word of God. 13-17). It seems to me that this is a very significant fact. It is largely, however, the composition of Luke who writes in imitation of Old Testament birth stories, combining historical and legendary details, literary ornamentation and interpretation of scripture, to answer in advance the question, Who is Jesus Christ? The focus of the narrative, therefore, is primarily christological. Daily Readings with Questions for Reflection, RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. * [1:4655] Although Mary is praised for being the mother of the Lord and because of her belief, she reacts as the servant in a psalm of praise, the Magnificat. This is why the Lord Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born again, even though he was a prominent teacher in Israel (cf. We will begin by focusing on Elizabeth, as Luke does, and on her response to the arrival of Mary, the mother-to-be of Messiah. May it be done to me according to your word. Then the angel departed from her. In this section Luke announces many of the themes that will become prominent in the rest of the gospel: the centrality of Jerusalem and the temple, the journey motif, the universality of salvation, joy and peace, concern for the lowly, the importance of women, the presentation of Jesus as savior, Spirit-guided revelation and prophecy, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. This would even be true in the Jewish world of those days when our Lord added humanity to His deity and manifested Himself to men. 56Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. 67Then Zechariah his father, filled with the holy Spirit, prophesied, saying: 68* Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people.k, 69* He has raised up a horn for our salvation. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 40 She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. 39In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 62 and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. Simeons words in chapter 2 (v. 35) allude to this pain, but do not explain what its cause will be. 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. (4) Mary is a model disciple in grasp of the social implications of the gospel. The Magnificat is based on the Song of Hannah (1 Sam 2.1-10), and other Old Testament passages that describe Gods favor toward Israel and especially toward the poor and lowly. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. We should strive to be students of Gods Word, meditating on its terms and theology, seeking to be obedient to its imperatives and its implications. To all our readers, Please don't scroll past this. There is no mention as to whether or not Mary was pregnant when she first arrived at the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah. 39During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, Like mother, like son. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1975 [reprint]), p. 84. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. 43And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord* should come to me? It is my opinion that the town in which Elizabeth and her husband lived was merely a village, too. There is no hint that she thinks God has chosen her to be the mother of Messiah due to her blessedness, but rather that her blessedness is the result of Gods sovereign and gracious choice to use her as His instrument. Elizabeth was the wife of an obscure priest. 27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary.l Luke 1:40 And she entered into the house of Zachary and saluted Elizabeth. The Israelites felt that their physical link with Abraham was sufficient to save them, but they were wrong, and John would later challenge this false belief (Luke 3:8). She viewed history in the light of this plan. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full. We must seek to dwell much more on the character of God, of His covenant promises, and of His working in history, as well as in the future. The Birth of John. When one thinks of the women of the ancient world, our first emotional response is usually pity. Perhaps there is a hint here that the words of Marys hymn are divinely inspired, but that the work is her composition, her work of praise and devotion, in response to the revelation of the angel. Second, the praise of Elizabeth and Mary provide us with a model for our own worship and praise. If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. Mary also understood the purposes of God as a plan which He had been carrying out throughout Israels history. Wonders of His . But the textual evidence in support of Mary is overwhelming. Leon Morris, The Gospel According To St. Luke, The Tyndale Bible Commentary Series, R. V. G. Tasker, General Editor (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1974), p. 75. (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. (H)From now on all generations will call me blessed,(I)49for the Mighty One has done great things(J) for meholy is his name. Because of this, the practices of our church stand out, and are considered very offensive to many women, and some men. Again like Marys canticle, it is largely composed of phrases taken from the Greek Old Testament and may have been a Jewish Christian hymn of praise that Luke adapted to fit the present context by inserting Lk 1:7677 to give Zechariahs reply to the question asked in Lk 1:66. The poor will be helped, but the rich will be sent away (v. 53). The fact that Zacharias was a professional priest and that his wife and Mary were but lay people did not in any way set Zacharias above the others. 7But they had no child,* because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years.d 12Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him. ', 61 They said to her, 'But no one in your family has that name,'. Some may question how a simple peasant-girl may have such a grasp of the Old Testament. 17He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah* to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.h 'No,' she said, 'he is to be called John. . When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. Q. Physical relationship to Christ is not nearly so important as ones spiritual relationship. Q. * [1:17] He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah: John is to be the messenger sent before Yahweh, as described in Mal 3:12. The same principle applies on a different level. 45Blessed are you who believed* that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.u, The Canticle of Mary. (:48a) State of Elevation from Humble Standing. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. The things which Luke does not tell us ought not to be our primary concern, to deal with them as unsolved mysteries, for which we must have an answer. Cancel. . Marys age, then, is not a significant issue to Luke. 32o He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,* and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, Elizabeth also readily acknowledged the superior blessing bestowed on Mary, and rejoiced in it. She must have been very devastated upon seeing Jesus died but she understood the truth. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me. The account presents parallel scenes (diptychs) of angelic announcements of the birth of John the Baptist and of Jesus, and of the birth, circumcision, and presentation of John and Jesus. Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE), Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 64Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God.j Start for FREE. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. I doubt that Mary way aware of the fact that Christ would come to earth twice, to achieve two distinct purposes. 39. 35 The angel answered, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow. Luke-Acts is a two-part historical account traditionally ascribed to Luke, who was believed to be a follower of Paul.The author of Luke-Acts noted that there were many accounts in circulation at the time of his writing, saying that these were eye-witness testimonies. You shall name him John: the name means Yahweh has shown favor, an indication of Johns role in salvation history. If Luke was writing to Gentiles, the name of this village would not have had any meaning, and thus was omitted as non-essential to his purpose. Much, perhaps most, of these things will be fulfilled in the second coming of Messiah, rather than in His first coming. How shallow our prayers and praise seem when compared with that of these two godly women. If verse 50 spells out the principle that God blesses His people, from generation to generation, verses 51-55 give some specific ways in which this has and will be done. While some think that they will be a Christian by trying harder to live a good life they need to learn that becoming a Christian, being born again is illustrated by the birth of Marys child, while trying to be religious through good works is illustrated by the birth of John the Baptist. 1 He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. Peter momentarily forgot that the gospel is inseparably linked with certain social obligations, and thus Paul had to rebuke him (cf. No doubt in the minds of some they were being punished by God for some sin. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news.i * [1:45] Blessed are you who believed: Luke portrays Mary as a believer whose faith stands in contrast to the disbelief of Zechariah (Lk 1:20). Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (56) And Mary abode with her about three months. Luke 1:65 And fear came upon all their neighbours: and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. 13But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid,* Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. One can speculate as to what Mary may have been thinking along the way to Elizabeths home. He is cast, moreover, in the role of the Old Testament fiery reformer, the prophet Elijah, who according to Mal 3:23 (Mal 4:5) is sent before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.. She looks backward, to the covenants which God has made with Abraham and with His people in the Old Testament. Nevertheless, girls were married young in those days, and it is thus likely true that Mary was quite young. 14 A few Latin MSS read Elizabeth said instead of Mary said, and some commentators (e.g. (7) Mary is a model disciple in that her praise was not only a personal expression of worship, but also was edifying to Elizabeth. 3 He said to them, 'Take nothing for the journey: neither staff, nor haversack, nor bread, nor money; and do not have a spare tunic. We but need to believe and to accept Gods work, but we must leave the working to Him, and not to ourselves. (6) Mary is a model disciple in her evident reflection and meditation on the things of God. The immediate faith and submission of Mary, a simple and very young peasant girl, to the will of God is contrasted with the hesitant request of Zachariah for a sign, a man who was a priest all his many years of life. You are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. In the Jewish world of Luke's days, there was much that women couldn't do or weren't allowed to do. Thus Mary quickly prepared and left to visit her relative living in an unnamed village17 in the hill country of Judah (v. 39). The Lord is with you.'. Here is, * [1:76] You will go before the Lord: here the Lord is most likely a reference to Jesus (contrast Lk 1:1517 where Yahweh is meant) and John is presented as the precursor of Jesus. 79 to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow dark as death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. * [1:6879] Like the canticle of Mary (Lk 1:4655) the canticle of Zechariah is only loosely connected with its context. "May your word to me be fulfilled.". It is so strong that some are tempted to view Elizabeth as the composer of the Magnificat, and not Mary. (3) Elizabeths praise is not for her personal fulfillment and blessing in the bearing of a child, but in the blessing bestowed on her by the visit of Mary. 39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. She would, by the miraculous action of the Holy Spirit, become pregnant, and her holy child would be called the Son of God (v. 35). Today, we humbly ask you to defend Catholic Online's independence. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. As the writer to the Hebrews put it. Announcement of the Birth of John. (O)53He has filled the hungry with good things(P)but has sent the rich away empty.54He has helped his servant Israel,remembering to be merciful(Q)55to Abraham and his descendants(R) forever,just as he promised our ancestors.. Indeed, she does not focus on the child, per se, but on the results of the coming of Messiah. THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE [22:14-23:56] The people may sit for the first part of the . [1:48] 11:27; 1Sm 1:11; 2Sm 16:12; 2Kgs 14:26; Ps 113:7. z. 22But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. 6Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. 4so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. 58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.g Revelation 21 Seems To Be After The Millennium Where It Says There Will Be No Pain Or Tears. 73 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham. Apart from Lk 1:7677, the hymn in speaking of a horn for our salvation (Lk 1:69) and the daybreak from on high (Lk 1:78) applies more closely to Jesus and his work than to John. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Elizabeth is a magnificent woman of God, in Lukes opinion. 34But Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?* Since Hannahs circumstances more closely parallel those of Elizabeth, some have drawn the hasty conclusion that it was she, rather than Mary, who composed this hymn of praise. 55 -according to the promise he made to our ancestors -- of his mercy to Abraham and to his descendants for ever. Elizabeths words are not as reflective, but seem almost to explode from her lips unexpectedly. While there is some truth in the rather dismal picture which I have portrayed, it is not utterly so. All rights reserved. In the course of performing his duty, the angel Gabriel appeared to him while he was inside the holy place. Not only did Elizabeth, in a sense, speak for John, she also spoke like John. 42cried out in a loud voice and said, Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.t Holy is his name. Father Luis, as we affectionately know him, is a Catholic Diocesan Priest, from Tucuman, Argentina . As the apostle Paul put it, let all things be done for edification (1 Cor. 45Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!, My soul glorifies the Lord(F)47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,(G)48for he has been mindfulof the humble state of his servant. For less than $5/mo. There were now two witnesses. While Mary is clearly the principle character in this section, Elizabeth, her relative is also shown to be a remarkable women. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. I believe that Elizabeth is a prototype of her son in this regard. According to Luke, the virginal conception of Jesus takes place through the holy Spirit, the power of God, and therefore Jesus has a unique relationship to Yahweh: he is Son of God. 15 FRom the first word of her hymn of praise in the Vulgate translation, this hymn is known as the Magnificat. From the earliest times it has been used in the praises of the Christian church. Norval Geldenhuys, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, The New International Commentary on the New Testament Series (Grand Rapids: Wm. Priestly division of Abijah: a reference to the eighth of the twenty-four divisions of priests who, for a week at a time, twice a year, served in the Jerusalem temple. The first to speak, Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cries out in a loud voice and utters words which we could only consider prophetic: "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb" (Lk 1 : 42). Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? And the angel departed from her. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. (3) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the grace of God, and in her gratitude toward God for bestowing grace on her. Third, the account which Luke has provided us of Marys intimate worship, shared only with Elizabeth, should instruct and motivate us in the disciplines of discipleship. 28And coming to her, he said, Hail, favored one! As I have studied Marys psalm of praise it occurred to me that her theology was like that of her Son, and likewise, that it was very different from that of the scribes and Pharisees. 16and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. (2) Mary is a model disciple in the depth of her familiarity with the word of God. The marginal references in our Bibles indicate the many other allusions and parallels. (2) Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and her words were a divinely inspired utterance. but has lifted up the humble. 29 She was deeply disturbed by these words and asked herself what this greeting could mean. I believe that Charles Talbert is correct in viewing Mary as a model disciple.21 Let us consider some of the ways in which Mary provides us with a model of discipleship. In this, Luke agrees with the Marcan parallel (Mk 3:31-35), although by omitting Mk 3:33 and especially Mk 3:20-21 Luke has softened the Marcan picture of Jesus' natural family. After the announcement is made (Lk 1:1417, 3133) the parent objects (Lk 1:18, 34) and a sign is given to confirm the announcement (Lk 1:20, 36). The language of our praise should betray a continual soaking in the Scriptures and meditation on the terms and theology of the Bible. It is true that Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord (1:42), and that future generations will bless her as such also (1:48). Woe to you who are well-fed now, for you shall be hungry (Luke 6:20-21a; 24-25). Mary is a model disciple. 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