Magnificat

Focal Passage

Luke 1:46–56 “And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.”

1 of 3 Hymns In Luke

Moses, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah

Luke 1:46–47 ESV

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

Megalunō - to make (or declare) great, that is, increase or (figuratively) extol: - enlarge, magnify, shew great.

How Has Your Life Magnified The Lord?

Luke 1:48 ESV

for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

Luke 1:49 ESV

for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

It Is All About You, Because It Has Nothing To Do With You

Luke 1:50 ESV

And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

Proverbs 9:10 ESV

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

Luke 1:51–52 ESV

He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate;

Proverbs 3:34 ESV

Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.

Proverbs 3:34 Brenton LXX En

The Lord resists the proud; but he gives grace to the humble.

James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5

Luke 1:53 ESV

he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.

Matthew 5:6 ESV

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Luke 1:54–55 ESV

He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”

Genesis 12:1–3 ESV

Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

It Is The Beginning Of The Fulfillment Of This Prophecy That We Celebrate In Christmas