“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. 54 He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; 55 As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed forever.” —Luke 1:46-55
I. Mary’s song is
. (vs 45-48)
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.” —Luke 1:46-48
Psalms 1:2 – “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”
Psalms 119:11 – “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
Colossians 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;”
Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Psalms 119:97 – “O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.”
II. Mary’s song is
. (vs 49-55)
“For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. 54 He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; 55 As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed forever.” —Luke 1:49-55
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III. Mary’s song is
. (vs 46-47)
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.” —Luke 1:46-47
Take-home questions for Small Group and Family Devotions.
1. What aspects of Mary’s song stood out to you the most? How does Mary’s scriptural focus inspire you in your own approach to worship and praise?
2.. Share a verse or passage from the Bible that has been particularly meaningful to you recently. How has it impacted your thoughts, actions, or perspective on life?
3.. The sermon mentioned AW Tozer’s quote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Take a moment to reflect on what comes to your mind when you think about God. How can you deepen your understanding of His character?
4.. Discuss the significance of Mary’s emphasis on a personal relationship. How does this differ from a purely religious approach to faith?
5.. If you were to express your relationship with God in a “song” like Mary’s, what themes or lyrics would it include? Take some time to reflect individually, and if comfortable, share your thoughts with the group.