The Song of Mary

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Main Idea - Mary’s Song Honors God Above All Else!

1. Mary’s Song Magnifies God as Savior (vs. 46-48)

Mary’s God is her personal Lord and Savior

Luke 1:46–47 ESV

46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

Mary’s God exalts the humble

Luke 1:48 ESV

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

Matthew 23:12 ESV

12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

James 4:6 ESV

6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

James 4:10 ESV

10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Mary carried within her womb, her personal Lord and Savior. She, the mother of the God/man recognized she needed a savior.

Do you?

2. Mary’s Song Celebrates God as Unique (vs. 49-53)

Mary’s God is Mighty in her life (vs. 49a)

Luke 1:49 ESV

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

Mary’s God is Holy in His name (vs. 49b)

Luke 1:49 ESV

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

Psalm 99:3 ESV

3 Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he!

Mary’s God is Merciful to all that fear him (vs. 50)

Luke 1:50 ESV

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

Proverbs 1:7 ESV

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Mary’s God is Strong over all (vs.51-52)

Luke 1:51–52 ESV

51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; 52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate;

Psalm 89:10 ESV

10 You crushed Rahab like a carcass; you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.

Mary’s God is Provider of all things (vs. 53)

Luke 1:53 ESV

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

Psalm 107:9 ESV

9 For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

The God of the Bible is unique. There is none quite like Him. And for this I am eternally grateful. Because no one else has the capacity or capability to rescue us from our eternal condemnation other than this God. The MIGHT, HOLY, STRONG, PROVIDER GOD is Mary’s UNIQUE God! Is He your God as well?

3. Mary’s Song Remembers God as Promise Keeper (vs. 54-55)

Mary’s God has cared for his people throughout history (vs. 54)

Luke 1:54 ESV

54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,

Micah 7:20 ESV

20 You will show faithfulness to Jacob and steadfast love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old.

Psalm 98:3 ESV

3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Mary’s God will care for his people forever! (vs. 55)

Luke 1:55 ESV

55 as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”

Genesis 17:9 ESV

9 And God said to Abraham, “As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations.

Galatians 3:16 ESV

16 Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1:46–55

Through the Child that she was to bear, God was being merciful to Abraham and his descendants. Mary was aware that the birth of her Child was a fulfillment of the covenant promises to Abraham and his people.

Mary’s God keeps every promise He has ever made. The most amazing promise God made over and over throughout biblical history is that He will save His people from their sins. He made this promise to the Old Testament fathers as well as the authors of the New Testament as well.

Matthew 1:21 ESV

21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

Christmas is the beginning stage of fulfilling that promise...

Christmas time means a lot of different things to people these days. But, honestly, Christmas can mean only one thing - The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, out Lord and Savior!

There are a lot of really wonderful Christmas songs that people have produced over the years, but I think my new favorite is this very old song written by the mother of Jesus. I hope it’s your new favorite as well!

Why? Because...

Mary’s Song Honors God Above All Else!