Mary’s Magnificat – Luke 1:46-49
Luke 1:46-55 records the Magnificat of Mary, her song of praise to God. Join her this Christmas in praising God for what he has done.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Studies from the gospel of Luke
Luke 1:46-55 records the Magnificat of Mary, her song of praise to God. Join her this Christmas in praising God for what he has done.
Death has been our common enemy throughout history. But in Jesus resurrection death is defeated. And all who are “in him” will share his victory over death.
Jesus’ opponents thought they were solving a problem by killing Jesus. And they did. In his death, Jesus solved the problems of sin for us.
How easy it is to make excuses for my sin. It’s not so bad. I deserve some pleasure. God understands. Instead, I should be weeping over my sin.
This world is not our home. So lift up your heads and look to the return of Jesus to rescue us from this world and take us to his kingdom.
What is the role of human government in the life of a believer? Jesus tells us to give to God what is his, and to Caesar what is his.
If we are silent and fail to praise God for all he has done in our lives, the stones will cry out; all of creation will praise it’s creator. Don’t let the stones drown you out.
How does one receive the Kingdom of God like a little child? Watch a small child at Christmas? Are they indifferent? Hardly! Receive the kingdom like that.
If Jesus were to call you home today, would you go willingly and gladly? Or would you want to hang around longer? Remember Lot’s wife!
Are you trustworthy with what God has given you today? To be entrusted with true riches in the life to come, we must prove faithful now.