Glorifying the Promise-Keeping God Pt 1 | Luke 1:46-56

When God acts, His people rejoice with song! In this message, we examine Mary's Magnificat—one of the most beautiful and Scripture-saturated songs in all of the Bible.

As we continue our verse-by-verse study through Luke's Gospel, we encounter the second of four songs in Luke's opening chapter. Mary's song isn't just personal praise—it's a declaration that God's ancient promises are being fulfilled through the child in her womb.

The Song's Four Stanzas:

- Praise for God's grace (46-48a)

- Praise for God's victory (48b-50)

- Praise for God's ways (51-53)

- Praise for God's covenant (54-55)

Through Mary's words, we discover that Jesus' arrival was no accident of history. This song signals a crucial shift from God speaking to God acting—from promises made to promises kept. Mary understood that her child would be the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham and the defeat of humanity's greatest enemy.

**Key Applications:**

- Rejoice in the unusual grace of God

- Rejoice in truth, not just feelings

- Rejoice in the God who keeps His promises

This passage challenges us to consider: Do we truly worship God based on His great acts and objective truth, or merely on our subjective feelings?

Perfect for anyone seeking biblical exposition that connects Old Testament promises to New Testament fulfillment.

**Part of our series:** Luke Part 1 - The Perfect Man's Arrival

📖 **Scripture:** Luke 1:46-56

⛪ **Redeemer Bible Fellowship** | Southern Oregon

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