21 December
1st
Reading: Song of Songs: 2:8-14: See how my beloved comes leaping over the
mountains. Or Zephaniah 3:14-18.
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45: Why should I be honoured with a visit from the
mother of my Lord?
Elizabeth’s Supernatural Proclamation: A Very Unusual Testimony
Whatever
confession was borne about the Baby conceived in Mary was critical importance.
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.
·
The
Son of God the Most High.
In
this passage a supernatural confession is proclaimed and this is the very first
testimony ever given by human lips about Jesus.
1. Mary visited Elizabeth and her visit
was memorable (v. 39-42):
a.
Went
in a hurry (spoudes) which means speed, diligence, care, earnestness, zeal.
b.
Went
to the town of Judah.
c.
Entered
Elizabeth’s home and greeted her.
d.
Was
welcomed by Elizabeth’s proclaimation:
i.
Heard
Mary’s greeting
ii.
Felt the baby leap
iii.
Was
instantly filled with the Spirit
iv.
Spoke
loudly
2. She proclaimed uniqueness about Mary
and her child (v.42): Three unusual things happened immediately.
i.
The
baby leaped in Elizabeth’s womb.
ii.
She
was instantly filled with the Holy Spirit.
iii.
She
was full of joy and exaltation for the Messiah and spoke in a loud voice.
3. She proclaimed that Mary’s child was
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):
There
are two reasons why Mary has been blessed by believers of every generation.
i.
Mary
believed in the Word of God sent to her (Lk 1:38). Contrast her belief with
Zachariah’s unbelief (Lk 1:20).
ii.
Mary
was related to Christ in a very special way.
Thought: If we
wish to be blessed by God, we must believe the Word of God sent to us.
Elizabeth’s confession for her Lord was a personal thing.
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