4^th SUNDAY of Advent: Year- C

First Reading: Micah 5:1-4

Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10

Gospel: Luke 1:39-45

Elizabeth’s Supernatural Proclamation: A Very Unusual Testimony

In this passage God sees to it that a supernatural confession is proclaimed by Elizabeth. This is very first testimony ever given by human lips about Jesus. The Baby conceived in Mary was of critical importance. Why? Because the Baby was: Jesus, the Son of the Most High, the Son of David, the Ruler over the house of Jacob forever, the Ruler whose kingdom will never end, the One born of the Holy spirit and Son of God Himself.

1. Mary visited Elizabeth (v.39-42)

a. went in a hurry

b. went to the town of Juda

c. entered Elizabeth’s home and greeted her

d. was welcomed by Elizabeth’s proclamation

          1) heard Mary’s greeting

          2) felt the baby leap

          3) was instantly filled with the Spirit

          4) spoke loudly

2. She proclaimed a uniqueness about Mary and her child (v.42)

3. She proclaimed the child to be her Lord (v.43-44)

a. the great confession

b. the clear sign

4. she proclaimed that Mary’s faith would receive the promise (v.45)

Thought: We must believe the Word of God sent to us as Mary and Elizabeth did.

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