Season of Joy
The Magnificat
December 11, 2022
Review
• Zechariah and Elizabeth and the nation of Israel’s great wait was over.
• Mary trusted that nothing was impossible with God!
The Magnificat
• A Latin translation of the
• μεγαλύνει = “
• A joyful song of praise to the Lord
Praise for God’s Great Gifts to the Individual (1:46-49)
• Mary sees the great works of God in her personal life and gives him praise.
• God’s great works cause Mary to see God’s generous, kind and
Praise for God’s Great Gifts to All Mankind (1:50-53)
• Mary sees God’s great power
• God’s great power is demonstrated by his ability to humble the
Praise for God’s Great Gift of Future Hope (1:54-55)
• Mary knows that her son, Jesus, is Israel’s eschatological
• Mary’s hope reminds us that God’s promises never fail.
What is your Magnificat?