Mary

She walked with Jesus before she walked with Jesus

Daughter of Joakim and Anna

In the line of David

Elizabeth’s cousin

Luke 1:46-56

Same structure as Psalm 103

Luke 1:46–56

46

“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.

50

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.”

46-49- God blesses Mary

‘My soul magnifies the Lord’, when you look at Mary, she shows you God, it’s not about her

Joy

looked on Mary - favor

world will call her blessed, son, son of God

eternal blessings

God did this for her

would save her through her son

50-55- God blesses the World

a. Mercy

b. Fear- Wisdom

c. everlasting

d. showed us his strength- faith in Him alone

e. fills the hungry

f. helped Israel

g. spoke to the forefathers- delivered the Word- prophecy fulfilled through Jesus Christ

Matthew 5:6 ““Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”

Jesus is righteousness

Those outside of Christ will be sent away empty.

Who are you full of today?

Yourself?

or Christ?