Luke 1:46-55 Psalm 151: The Magnificat (pt. 1)
Intro:
Luke 1-2 highlights 4 “volcanic eruptions” of praise & jubilation. What are they?
A) (Luke 1:46-55)
B) (Luke 1:68-79)
C) (Luke 2:8-14)
D) (Luke 2:29-38)
Mary’s glorious “Magnificat” illustrates the following lessons related to True Worship.
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Mary’s inspired “Magnificat” illustrates the following lessons related to True Worship
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The next time you feel spiritually dry and find yourself going through the motions you should ______For Further Reflection/Application:
Spend some time this week meditating on Psalm 103; Psalm 150; and Ephesians 5:18-29. Is your Christian walk marked by exuberant worship? What are some biblical signs of authentic and passionate praise to God? What fuels God-honoring worship? (see verses listed under related biblical texts)
What is the relationship between the command to worship God and God alone and the task of personal evangelism and global missions? Why are we sending yet another team to do missions work in India? Aren’t most of the people there “religious” and deeply “spiritual?” (see John 4:21-24 for a hint)
In what sense is man-centered worship a biblical contradiction?
Do you agree that true worship is all about God and is ultimately about Jesus? How does this tie in with Mary’s outpouring of praise in Luke 1:26-56? Note the preceding context.
Study Exodus 15 in the light of Israel’s great deliverance. Why is exuberant worship befitting for those who have tasted and seen that the Lord is merciful, faithful to His Word, and oh so good?
Tell someone this week about the circumstances of when God delivered you from sin and death and judgment? Share your testimony with a non-Christian this week.
Recount the gracious activity of the Almighty in your personal life this past week/month/year. Spend time in prayer thanking God for this grace. Study your Bible with a hymnal close at hand.
What humanly impossible great things has God done for you, your family, and/or for Lake Country Bible Church? How can we raise our “Ebenezer stones” of remembrance as a family and as a congregation?
Do you REJOICE when Sunday morning rolls around (in the spirit of Psalm 122:1 and Luke 1:46-50)? If corporate worship is boring and bland what should you do? (listen again to the final 4 minutes of today’s message).
Related Praise Songs:
Magnificat- Ligonier; Saints of Zion CD Magnificat (with Wexford Carol)- Keith and Kristyn Getty God and God Alone- Steve Green Your Grace Still Amazes Me- Phillips, Craig, and Dean How Great Thou Art
Related Biblical Texts:
1 Samuel 2:1-10; Psalm 8; 34:2 71:19; 103:7-11; 136:23; 138:6; 150; Isaiah 45:21; 52:10; 61:10; Luke 18:9-14; John 4:21-24; Eph. 5:18-20; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5
Related Resources: Sing! How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church- Keith and Kristyn Getty How to Worship Jesus Christ- Joseph S. Carroll Hymns of Grace- The Master’s Seminary Press Sing the Wonders: Hymns and Psalms for the Church- Grace Music Hymns Modern and Ancient- Compiled by Fred R Coleman