Mary’s faith and confidence in God’s word is first revealed in her actions. For no word from God will ever fail.” (35-37) Faith is revealed not just in what we say. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. The angel Gabriel explained: “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. “At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth.” Where did she get this idea? She had been told that she would conceive and give birth to a son, even though a virgin. When we believe God’s word, we come to know him as, “God my Savior.” Want to have a Merry Christmas this year? Let’s learn about God my Savior from teenager Mary.įirst, Blessed is she who has believed the Lord (39-45). It all begins with really hearing and believing God’s word. We can engage God’s calling on our lives with joy. Yet she said, “My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Like Mary, the joy of Jesus’ coming this Christmas can fill us to bursting. Her religion was led by legalistic people of no shepherd heart. It wasn’t because her situation was perfect, or her nation’s outlook. Merry Christmas! That is what I want for myself and for you a cheerful time of rejoicing in Jesus at the end of this year. “.and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” How did Mary see the coming of the Messiah as God’s mercy to Israel (54)? What does keeping his promise to Abraham reveal about him (55)? How long did Mary stay with Elizabeth (56)? To whom does God’s mercy extend (50)? How does God display his power (51)? What do the expressions of reversal display about God’s character (52-53)?ĥ. How did Mary view herself (48)? What had God done for her (49)? What does this teach you about God and his calling on your life?Ĥ. What is the meaning of “My soul glorifies the Lord” and “…my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”? What did Mary realize about God and why did it make her so joyful? What does the phrase, “God my Savior” mean to you?ģ. What motivated Mary to visit Elizabeth (36 39-40)? What did the Holy Spirit inspire Elizabeth to say (41-45)? How did this help Mary? What does it mean to be blessed?Ģ. “and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,…”ġ.
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