Unveiled Blessing
Luke 1:46-55
46And
Mary said,
“My soul magnifies the Lord, 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has looked on the humble estate of
his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49for he who is mighty has done great things
for me, and holy is his name. 50And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51He has
shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; 52he has brought down the
mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; 53he has filled the hungry with good things, and the
rich he has sent away empty. 54He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,
55as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” Luke 1:46-55
I. INTERNAL – It Originates In Her SOUL
My soul…
“This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” Matthew 15:8
II. INTENSE – It Crescendos To A SWELL
…magnifies the Lord
III. INFORMED – It Is Rooted In The SCRIPTURE
…as he spoke to our fathers
171My
lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes.
commandments are right. Psalm 119:171-172
172My
tongue will sing of your word, for all your
IV. INTENTIONAL – It Is Focused On The SAVIOR
God my Savior
A. How He is saving in the PRESENT
48for
he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
49for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
B. How He will save in the FUTURE
And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.
C. How He has saved in the PAST
51He
has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate;
53he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
54He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,
55as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” Luke 1:51-55
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One Last Thought: As we CONTEMPLATE Jesus' great work of salvation on our behalf it
will CULMINATE in a life of worship!