Sermon on Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) by Pastor Cody Brobst

Application questions:

• How is our worldview like putting on a pair of glasses? How does that affect how we come to the Bible and even celebrate its message?
• In verse 47, Mary rejoices in “God my Savior.” What do we learn about Mary from that alone?
  • Is there anywhere else in Scripture you can think of where God is referred to as “Savior”? Anywhere that Jesus is referred to as “Lord”?
• What are the two reasons Mary gives for her rejoicing? Keep the Psalms in mind.
  • List again the ways that Mary is considered lowly (of humble estate).
  • What are the issues with having too high a view of Mary?
• Luke tends to bring out an “upside down Gospel.” What might we mean by that?
  • How can physical & cultural norms inform us about spiritual realities?
  • What is so unexpected about the coming birth of the Messiah?
• Take a look at 1 Samuel 2 (Hannah’s song) as a group and list the similarities in both the content of the songs and their situations.
• Why do you think Israel is referred to as “His servant” in verse 54?
  • How can remembering God’s works in the past empower the present?
  • Considering verses 48, 50 & 55, why does so much of Mary’s song focus on God’s work through different generations?
• As you grow in your own walk with Jesus, where do you see a need for more grateful joy, more quiet humility or more confident trust?

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