As we go through her hymn – please note these observations: 1. Her deep humility 2. Her great godliness 3. Her exaltation of God 4. Her understanding of the Scriptures
I. God's Mercy Exhibited to Her 46-49a
A. V. 46-47 -- Psalm 103:1-3
B. V. 48a -- 2 Sam. 7:18, 22, 26-28
C. V. 48b -- David's example of humility
D. V. 49 – Psalm 71:19
II. Holiness and Mercy Belong to the Lord 49b-50
A. V. 49b -- Holy is His name -- Isaiah 6:1-5; 57:15
B. V. 50 – generation to generation -- Psalm 103:17
Psalm 145:4
Acts 2:39
III. The Severity of God contrasted to His Mercy 51-53
A. Mighty Deeds with his Arm
B. V. 53a – filled the hungry -- Psalm 107:9
IV. God is Faithful to His Covenant Promises 54-55
Abraham is a KEY figure in the writings of Luke. Abraham is mentioned 22 times in Luke and Acts.
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Great Sermon! I'm so glad this Pastor decided to go over this passage of Scripture verse by verse and not pass it by. This is really all we know of Mary, these words from her own heart, they speak volumes about her knowledge and love for God. I notice in Mary and Abigail that they were both women who were well taught about the things of God. When Abigail speaks to David she is very aware of who he is and what his future holds. 1 Samuel 25:28-31
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...