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Kindness and Blessings

Kindness and Blessings

Luke 1:57-66 Suggested further reading: 1 Corinthians 12:8-26 In the conduct of Elizabeth’s friends and relatives, we have an example of the kindness we owe to one another (Luke 1:58). Though it seems a small gesture, showing joy in others’ joy and sorrow in their...

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Thanksgiving and Promises

Thanksgiving and Promises

Luke 1:46-56 Suggested further reading: Philippians 4:4-9 In Luke 1:46-49, Mary joyfully thanks God for what He has done for her. While her situation was unique, we can learn from her praise. Mary’s thankful spirit is found in all of God’s most notable saints. Both...

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Mary, a Pattern for Prayer

Mary, a Pattern for Prayer

Luke 1:46-56 Suggest further reading: James 1:19-25 Mary prays Scripture! Her prayer sounds like one of the Psalms and reflects the prayer of Hannah (1 Samuel 2:2-10). Her mind must have been so filled with Scripture, that when she wishes to express her deepest...

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Blessed Fellowship

Blessed Fellowship

Luke 1:39-45 Suggested further reading: Hebrews 11:1-6 Observe this fellowship between believers. Here is the visit paid by Mary to her cousin Elizabeth and how their hearts were cheered by this meeting. We should regard fellowship with believers as a means of grace....

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Yes, Lord

Yes, Lord

Luke 1:34-38 Suggested further reading: Matthew 26:36-42 The angel speaks of the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation in a reverent and discreet manner. We will do well to imitate it. As modesty marks the Scriptural account, so may it mark our meditations about the manner...

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A Remarkable Woman, a More Remarkable Son

A Remarkable Woman, a More Remarkable Son

Luke 1:26-33 Suggested further reading: Matthew 12:46-50 We have here the good news of the most marvelous event that ever happened: the incarnation and birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. His First Advent was one of humiliation that began at His conception and birth. We...

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Unbelief Will Make Us Mute

Unbelief Will Make Us Mute

Read Luke 1:18-25 Further Reading: Hebrews 3:7-13 It is always sad to see the effect of unbelief, especially in a good man like Zechariah! But as righteous and holy as he was, the words of the angel appears to him incredible (Luke 1:18). Such ought not to be. He knew...

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Praying for our Children

Praying for our Children

Read Luke 1:13-17 Suggested Further Reading: Psalm 40:1-10 Regarding answers to prayer, delay is not denial. Zechariah, no doubt, had often prayed for the blessing of children. His repeated re-quest appears to have been denied. At his advanced age he had probably quit...

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Angels Appear and We Tremble

Angels Appear and We Tremble

Read Luke 1:8-12 Suggested Further Reading: Psalm 111 God announces the coming birth of John the Baptist by an angel (Luke 1: 11). While the ministry of angels is vast topic and worthy of serious study, we should note that the appearances of this many angels at our...

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