So far as Lukes account informs us, Mary was only told that her elderly relative had conceived in her old age, which testified to the fact that nothing was impossible for God (Luke 1:36-37). Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. 5 In the days of King Herod of Judaea there lived a priest called Zechariah who belonged to the Abijah section of the priesthood, and he had a wife, Elizabeth by name, who was a descendant of Aaron. (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. 27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary.l . For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years. Now, it would appear that both mother and child were both filled with the Holy Spirit simultaneously. 2 as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word. At this time the social order will under a radical and violent reversal. 32o He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,* and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, Rather than having to try to explain to Elizabeth what the angel had said to her about the virgin birth of her son, Messiah, Mary learned that Elizabeth already knew. 13But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid,* Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. 53 He has filled the starving with good things, sent the rich away empty. John will go before the Lord (Lk 1:1617); Jesus will be Lord (Lk 1:43; 2:11). * 80 Meanwhile the child grew up and his spirit grew strong. 1 He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. written by Fr. (H)From now on all generations will call me blessed,(I)49for the Mighty One has done great things(J) for meholy is his name. Mary thus presses from the specific to the general, from her personal benefits to the blessings which all of Gods people (those who fear Him) experience. * [1:19] I am Gabriel: the angel of the Lord is identified as Gabriel, the angel who in Dn 9:2025 announces the seventy weeks of years and the coming of an anointed one, a prince. The honour that Elizabeth gave to Mary at their meeting was symbolic of the honour that John would give to Jesus ( Luke 1:39-45 ). Even if not composed by Luke, it fits in well with themes found elsewhere in Luke: joy and exultation in the Lord; the lowly being singled out for Gods favor; the reversal of human fortunes; the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. Since you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time, you will be silenced and have no power of speech until this has happened.'. 23Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. 63He asked for a tablet and wrote, John is his name, and all were amazed. 56Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. The Worship of Two Women (Luke 1:39-56) Introduction When one thinks of the women of the ancient world, our first emotional response is usually pity. Modern society, as we know, has been liberated from the archaic, chauvinism of the ancient world. Mary does not in any way view herself as better or holier than anyone else. Nevertheless, others have reacted to this error by failing to see this woman as a model disciple. . 15 FRom the first word of her hymn of praise in the Vulgate translation, this hymn is known as the Magnificat. From the earliest times it has been used in the praises of the Christian church. Norval Geldenhuys, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, The New International Commentary on the New Testament Series (Grand Rapids: Wm. (39) The hill country . The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news.i 18 In our study of the book of Jonah, we concluded that Jonah typified the sin of Israel by his lack of compassion, his disobedience, his self-righteousness, and his refusal to repent. While this may not refer only to the saving work which Messiah will come to accomplish, surely it includes it. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, He will drink neither wine nor strong drink, He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, You will be speechless and unable to talk, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is my personal opinion, however, that she is no just a mere mouthpiece for the Holy Spirit, who has had no knowledge of what God was doing. Q. b. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is a clear manifestation that Mary during he life supported her Son to the very end. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. But the textual evidence in support of Mary is overwhelming. Leon Morris, The Gospel According To St. Luke, The Tyndale Bible Commentary Series, R. V. G. Tasker, General Editor (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1974), p. 75. 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me holy is his name. There is a also distinct parallel with the praise of Hannah in 1 Samuel chapter 2. 38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. The miracle of the virgin birth, which is the basis and the starting point of the praise of these two women, is analogous to the miracle of the new birth which every man, woman, and child must experience to have eternal life and to live the kind of life which our Lord requires. [1:49] Dt 10:21; Ps 71:19; 111:9; 126:23. Finally, we should strive to see beyond the birth of the baby to the end for which the child cameto restore and reconcile fallen men to God and to one another. If a woman past the childbearing age could become pregnant, why, the angel implies, should there be doubt about Marys pregnancy, for nothing will be impossible for God. When you ponder the specific results of Messiahs incarnation as outlined in Marys Magnificat they have to do with what we know of as Christs second coming, more than with His first coming. (6) Marys praise does not focus on the child she will bear, but on Father who is sending His Messiah. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is the manifestation of the feast of the assumption. Q. I believe that Charles Talbert is correct in viewing Mary as a model disciple.21 Let us consider some of the ways in which Mary provides us with a model of discipleship. We have further corroboration of this from two other statements made by Luke: But she was greatly troubled at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might be (Luke 1:29, emphasis mine). Far more important to Luke is her virginity, for this is an essential element in the virgin birth. Again like Marys canticle, it is largely composed of phrases taken from the Greek Old Testament and may have been a Jewish Christian hymn of praise that Luke adapted to fit the present context by inserting Lk 1:7677 to give Zechariahs reply to the question asked in Lk 1:66. She views this event in terms of the distant past, in terms of the covenant promises of God, in terms of the history of Israel, where Gods mercy was shown on generation after generation, and in terms of the distant future, when at His second coming Messiah will set things straight. This principle may be stated in this way: A MIRACULOUS PERSON BEGINS WITH A MIRACULOUS BIRTH. 38Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. * [1:43] Even before his birth, Jesus is identified in Luke as the Lord. (6) Elizabeths praise suggests that she may have possessed a greater depth of spiritual and scriptural insight than her husband. * [1:2638] The announcement to Mary of the birth of Jesus is parallel to the announcement to Zechariah of the birth of John. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. Physical relationship to Christ is not nearly so important as ones spiritual relationship. And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and He continued in to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart (Luke 2:51, emphasis mine). 4. Much, perhaps most, of these things will be fulfilled in the second coming of Messiah, rather than in His first coming. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. 4 so that your Excellency may learn how well founded the teaching is that you have received. By every indication, Luke was a Gentile. g. [1:15] 7:33; Nm 6:121; Jgs 13:4; 1Sm 1:11 LXX. We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. Even the church has made its concessions to the womens liberation movement. Daily Readings with Questions for Reflection, RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. They forget that all pious Israelites from their childhood days knew by heart songs from the Old Testament and often sang them in the home circle and at celebrations. 22But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. To press the matter further, I doubt that Mary understood that the redemptive purpose of Christs first coming would be accomplished by His death on a cross, death at the hands of wicked men. he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. Zacharias faith wavered, and he consequently asked for some sign, some proof that the promise of the angel would be fulfilled. James 2:1-13; 5:1-12). There is no mention as to whether or not Mary was pregnant when she first arrived at the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah. When Gabriel announced the miraculous virgin birth of Messiah through Mary to this young16 peasant girl, he informed her of Elizabeths pregnancy, indicating that this was a sign of Gods ability to achieve the impossible (Luke 1:36-37). In both cases, the praise of God spoken before others was done in such a way as to edify and encourage those who heard. Thank you. The two women are Elizabeth, the soon-to-be mother of John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother-to-be of Messiah, were truly great and godly women. 76 And you, little child, you shall be called Prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare a way for him. In His first coming, Messiah came to reveal God to men, and to accomplish eternal redemption for all who would believe. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. 69 and he has established for us a saving power in the House of his servant David. The first to speak, Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cries out in a loud voice and utters words which we could only consider prophetic: "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb" (Lk 1 : 42). John the Baptist was born through the actions of Elizabeth and Zacharias, which God supernaturally brought to conception and birth. While there is some truth in the rather dismal picture which I have portrayed, it is not utterly so. And indeed the hand of the Lord was with him. (1) Mary is a model disciple in her faith in the word of God, and in her submission to the will of God. 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,(A) 40where she entered Zechariahs home and greeted Elizabeth. 30Then the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 Look! In this section Luke announces many of the themes that will become prominent in the rest of the gospel: the centrality of Jerusalem and the temple, the journey motif, the universality of salvation, joy and peace, concern for the lowly, the importance of women, the presentation of Jesus as savior, Spirit-guided revelation and prophecy, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. 59 Now it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, 60 but his mother spoke up. She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. 11the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. We will explore the basis for Elizabeths blessing of Mary later, but for now let us simply observe that the arrival of Mary is the occasion for Elizabeths praise, not the soon arrival of John. 24 Some time later his wife Elizabeth conceived and for five months she kept to herself, saying, 25 'The Lord has done this for me, now that it has pleased him to take away the humiliation I suffered in public.'. Mary, too, was a humble peasant girl. 1. Chapter 23 . In this, Luke agrees with the Marcan parallel (Mk 3:31-35), although by omitting Mk 3:33 and especially Mk 3:20-21 Luke has softened the Marcan picture of Jesus' natural family. 1 The feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was now drawing near, 2 and the chief priests and the scribes were looking for some way of doing away with him, because they were afraid of the people. And the angel departed from her. In contrast to the psalm of Jonah in Jonah chapter 2, which we have recently considered,18 the psalm of Mary is a magnificent masterpiece. 36And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived* a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; He continued as king until his death in 4 B.C. * [1:59] The practice of Palestinian Judaism at this time was to name the child at birth; moreover, though naming a male child after the father is not completely unknown, the usual practice was to name the child after the grandfather (see Lk 1:61). Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. While me cannot say that every miraculous life began with a miraculous birth, I think it is safe to say that every miraculous birth resulted in a miraculous life and ministry. We cannot say for certain, but we can affirm at this moment that all that she said was divinely inspired. n. [1:31] Gn 16:11; Jgs 13:3; Is 7:14; Mt 1:2123. The Conspiracy Against Jesus. 41 Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. John is great in the sight of the Lord (Lk 1:15); Jesus will be Great (a LXX attribute, used absolutely, of God) (Lk 1:32). Luke 1:38 And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it done to me according to thy word. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. . Luke does not tell us of any such communication, and the readers impression tends to be that there was no communication prior to her arrival, at least so far as Marys visitation by the angel. ', 46 And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord. You shall name him John: the name means Yahweh has shown favor, an indication of Johns role in salvation history. Too often, I fear, we find ourselves performing before others, using our praise to speak to men, to convey some message to them, rather than to God. 39During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, Making use of a formal, literary construction and vocabulary, the author writes the prologue in imitation of Hellenistic Greek writers and, in so doing, relates his story about Jesus to contemporaneous Greek and Roman literature. ', 18 Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I know this? There are many today who seem to think that they can live according to the standards and principles of the Bible by setting their minds to it. 2 They began their accusation by saying, 'We found this man inciting our people to revolt, opposing payment of the tribute to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ, a king.'. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. in 1971. The men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual matters. Mary Visits Elizabeth. As our Lord Himself said later, those who obey His word are His sisters, brothers, and mother. From now on all generations will call me blessed. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . 24After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying, I doubt that Mary way aware of the fact that Christ would come to earth twice, to achieve two distinct purposes. 1 The whole assembly then rose, and they brought him before Pilate. 70even as he promised through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old: 71salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,m, 73and of the oath he swore to Abraham our father,p. Simeons words in chapter 2 (v. 35) allude to this pain, but do not explain what its cause will be. 15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord; he must drink no wine, no strong drink; even from his mother's womb he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. The scribes and Pharisees seemed as though they could only think and talk in terms of the Law of Moses. He is cast, moreover, in the role of the Old Testament fiery reformer, the prophet Elijah, who according to Mal 3:23 (Mal 4:5) is sent before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.. 64Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God.j If Mary had any such reservations, how quickly they were dispelled! Bible. Mary was not sinless; recognized her need for a Savior. While bearing the Messiah was a distinct privilege for Mary, that for which she is most highly praised is her faith and her obedience. Perhaps there is a hint here that the words of Marys hymn are divinely inspired, but that the work is her composition, her work of praise and devotion, in response to the revelation of the angel. Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. Nevertheless, their praise was pleasing to God and it has been preserved for our edification. Thus Mary quickly prepared and left to visit her relative living in an unnamed village17 in the hill country of Judah (v. 39). * [1:5766] The birth and circumcision of John above all emphasize Johns incorporation into the people of Israel by the sign of the covenant (Gn 17:112). Not only does she think biblically, she also expresses herself in biblical terms. 57 The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; 58 and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had lavished on her his faithful love, they shared her joy. In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. This description is applied to God in Ps 18:3 and is here transferred to Jesus. 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; 48 because he has looked upon the humiliation of his servant. These things are still future for us, as they were for Mary, for they will be accomplished at the second coming of our Lord. In short, Mary is the focus, not Elizabeth. 60but his mother said in reply, No. 41 Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 56 Mary stayed with her some three months and then went home. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:39-56. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and . (O)53He has filled the hungry with good things(P)but has sent the rich away empty.54He has helped his servant Israel,remembering to be merciful(Q)55to Abraham and his descendants(R) forever,just as he promised our ancestors.. She knows the true mystery beyond His death so she bear it. The births of Abraham (Genesis 12-21), Samuel (1 Samuel 1 & 2), and Samson (Judges 13), are examples of such miraculous births. 66All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, What, then, will this child be? For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. 55 -according to the promise he made to our ancestors -- of his mercy to Abraham and to his descendants for ever. Whether or not Mary was present when John was born. Mary has a good sense of history and a broad grasp of Gods purposes and promises. We arent told that the angel informed Mary that the child which was to be born to Elizabeth was to be the forerunner of Messiah. She views herself as a sinner who needs Gods salvation, and as a the Lords servant, whose humble estate is the occasion for His mercy and grace. Luke - Chapter 1. The did not have any children, however, and now that they were advanced in age, it would take a miracle for them ever to do so. It's easier for you to praise Jesus this Palm Sunday. 50 and his faithful love extends age after age to those who fear him. The Lord is with you.'. What is your spiritual relationship to God? * [1:6879] Like the canticle of Mary (Lk 1:4655) the canticle of Zechariah is only loosely connected with its context. Finally, there are those who would accept the rendering of some obscure manuscripts14 and conclude that it was Elizabeth and not Mary, who was the composer of the magnificat,15 the praise hymn of verses 46-55. 66 All those who heard of it treasured it in their hearts. 22 When he came out he could not speak to them, and they realised that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. The account presents parallel scenes (diptychs) of angelic announcements of the birth of John the Baptist and of Jesus, and of the birth, circumcision, and presentation of John and Jesus. Our salvation comes about in the same way that Marys baby was conceivedtotally by the sovereign work of God, apart from any effort which Mary might make. 63 The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' 20 Look! (5) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the purposes and promises of God. Saint of the Day for Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2023. In this parallelism, the ascendency of Jesus over John is stressed: John is prophet of the Most High (Lk 1:76); Jesus is Son of the Most High (Lk 1:32). It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. Instead, we must focus on the things which Luke has included, for these point to the thrust of his argument. * [1:7] They had no child: though childlessness was looked upon in contemporaneous Judaism as a curse or punishment for sin, it is intended here to present Elizabeth in a situation similar to that of some of the great mothers of important Old Testament figures: Sarah (Gn 15:3; 16:1); Rebekah (Gn 25:21); Rachel (Gn 29:31; 30:1); the mother of Samson and wife of Manoah (Jgs 13:23); Hannah (1Sm 1:2). Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. * ', 34 Mary said to the angel, 'But how can this come about, since I have no knowledge of man?'. Geldenhuys has remarked, It strikes us that Mary in this hymn does not utter a direct word in connection with the Son promised to her. 32-33). Mary is a model disciple. 25So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.k. (7) Mary focused more on the results of Christs second coming than she did the first. Mary dwells on the character of God, particularly His grace, which is bestowed on the humble and the oppressed. Women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. 43And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Luke 1:39-56 - Scripture (NRSV Bible) Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 3 Then Satan entered into Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. 49The Mighty One has done great things for me, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.b, 52He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones. In the Gospel, Elizabeth tells Mary, "Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." (Luke 1:45) Gosh, there are so many examples in the world around us where that demonstrate a lack of belief in Jesus' words. She is a woman who had a good grasp of what God was doing in history and in society. Overview Of The Gospels. Our praise tends to focus primarily on what God has done for us. 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b 3I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, * [1:14] The Gospel according to Luke is the only one of the synoptic gospels to begin with a literary prologue. 5In the days of Herod, King of Judea,* there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.c Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. How many Apostles were there? 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,(A) 40where she entered Zechariahs home and greeted Elizabeth. 19And the angel said to him in reply, I am Gabriel,* who stand before God. 13:9). We learn from the other gospel accounts that John was quick to acknowledge and proclaim the superiority of Christ (John 1:19-28), and thus to accept his secondary role as forerunner to the Messiah. (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is reflected in his history of the life of Jesus. In both the angel Gabriel appears to the parent who is troubled by the vision (Lk 1:1112, 2629) and then told by the angel not to fear (Lk 1:13, 30). (3) Elizabeths praise is not for her personal fulfillment and blessing in the bearing of a child, but in the blessing bestowed on her by the visit of Mary. The same principle applies on a different level. 9 when it fell to him by lot, as the priestly custom was, to enter the Lord's sanctuary and burn incense there. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Indeed, it would seem that in the case of Elizabeth, if not also Mary, her spirituality surpassed that of her husband. 45And blessed is she who believed that there would be[a] a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord. 46And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord,47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.For behold, henceforth 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 on those who fear himfrom generation to generation.51He has shown strength with his arm,he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,52he has put down the mighty from their thrones,and exalted those of low degree;53he has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent empty away.54He has helped his servant Israel,in remembrance of his mercy,55as he spoke to our fathers,to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.[b]. The form of the proper noun is the same as that in "Bethlehem, of the land of Juda," in Matthew 2:6.The city may have been one of those assigned to the priests within the limits of the tribe of Judah, and if so, it is interesting to think of the Virgin as undertaking a journey which . * [1:78] The daybreak from on high: three times in the LXX (Jer 23:5; Zec 3:8; 6:12), the Greek word used here for daybreak translates the Hebrew word for scion, branch, an Old Testament messianic title. (1) Elizabeth seems to praise Mary before Mary has had any opportunity to explain anything to her. Salvation does not result from our efforts, which God miraculously blesses. Mary understood that Israels hope was rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant, not in the Mosaic. 2:11-21). Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. Resume Prayer. And they were all astonished. 65 All their neighbours were filled with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea. As the writer to the Hebrews put it. And he lived in the desert until the day he appeared openly to Israel. Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were thus occupied were not benefited (Heb. (7) Mary is a model disciple in that her praise was not only a personal expression of worship, but also was edifying to Elizabeth. 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . This is the episode enshrined in western art and iconography as "the visitation," when Mary goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth, and is the occasion for Mary delivering the speech that has come to be known as "the Magnificat.". (:48a) State of Elevation from Humble Standing. 44 Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. . 3 I in my turn, after carefully going over the whole story from the beginning, have decided to write an ordered account for you, Theophilus. * [1:5] In the days of Herod, King of Judea: Luke relates the story of salvation history to events in contemporary world history. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. She looks backward, to the covenants which God has made with Abraham and with His people in the Old Testament. We should strive to be students of Gods Word, meditating on its terms and theology, seeking to be obedient to its imperatives and its implications. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 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