Today’s passage is Mary’s song in the opening chapter of Luke’s gospel. The Magnificat, as the song is referred to, is a summary of the Gospel and our response to it. Let us sing, with Mary, that our souls magnify the Lord, for he who is mighty has done great things for us.

Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,

47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

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

49 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.

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;

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

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

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

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What act of God is Mary referring to in this song?

+ Who do you suppose Mary is referring to as “the mighty”? (v.52)

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ How does Mary’s song of praise at Jesus’s first coming call us to look forward in hope towards his second coming?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?