Read Luke 1.39-56. In 1.39-56: Elizabeth and Mary meet and prophesy. In verses 41-42: The unborn child leaped in her womb in anticipation of his role (see Gen 25.22), and his mother spoke as a prophet (filled with the Holy Spirit and with a loud cry). Mary is blessed both in her faithfulness (1.45) and her bearing Jesus (see Judg 5.24; Lk 11.27-28). In verse 43: Elizabeth's question to the mother of my Lord echoes recognition of King David (2 Sam 24.21) and recalls earlier messages about the Lord God (1.32, 45-47). In verses 44-46: Joy and rejoicing are signs of God's blessing (1.14; Acts 2.46). In verses 46-55: These verses are called Mary's " magnificat" because of the Latin translation of my soul magnifies. They closely parallel Hannah's song to God who rescues the poor (1 Sam 2). In verse 47: God my Savior anticipates Jesus' role as Savior (2.11). In verse 48: God's favor for Mary's lowliness is a sign of hope for all the lowly and hungry (1.52-53). In verses 51-52: The strength with his arms is a biblical image of God's action in history (Ex 6.6) The proud and the powerful will no longer hide deceitful hearts (see 2.35; 11.27). In verses 54-55: God's remembrance of mercy is a source of hope in trouble (Gen 12.2-3; Acts 3.25). Comments or Question..
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment