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Mary’s Praise

Mary’s Praise. Lesson 4. Visual. Introduction. A New Arrival Lesson Context. Bless You!. Match the first part of each of these blessing quips to its conclusion. 1. “May you never forget what is worth remembering, . . . A. and never want as long as you live.”

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Mary’s Praise

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  1. Mary’s Praise Lesson 4

  2. Visual

  3. Introduction • A New Arrival • Lesson Context

  4. Bless You! • Match the first part of each of these blessing quips to its conclusion. • 1. “May you never forget what is worth remembering, . . . • A. and never want as long as you live.” • B. so that you will always have something to strive for.” • C. nor ever remember what is best forgotten.”

  5. Bless You! • Match the first part of each of these blessing quips to its conclusion. • 1. “May you never forget what is worth remembering, . . . • A. and never want as long as you live.” • B. so that you will always have something to strive for.” • C. nor ever remember what is best forgotten.”

  6. Bless You! • 2. “May God give you: for every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, . . . • A. and never close His fist too tight on you.” • B. for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial.” • C. and never want as long as you live.”

  7. Bless You! • 2. “May God give you: for every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, . . . • A. and never close His fist too tight on you.” • B. for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial.” • C. and never want as long as you live.”

  8. Bless You! • 3. “May you live as long as you want . . . • A. and may trouble be always a stranger to you.” • B. may good luck pursue you each morning and night.” • C. and never want as long as you live.”

  9. Bless You! • 3. “May you live as long as you want . . . • A. and may trouble be always a stranger to you.” • B. may good luck pursue you each morning and night.” • C. and never want as long as you live.”

  10. Bless You! • 4. “May the Lord keep you in His hand . . . • A. and never close His fist too tight on you.” • B. and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside.” • C. and may trouble always be a stranger to you.”

  11. Bless You! • 4. “May the Lord keep you in His hand . . . • A. and never close His fist too tight on you.” • B. and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside.” • C. and may trouble always be a stranger to you.”

  12. Bless You! • 5. “May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light; . . . • A. so that you will always have something to strive for.” • B. may good luck pursue you each morning and night.” • C. and may trouble be always a stranger to you.”

  13. Bless You! • 5. “May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light; . . . • A. so that you will always have something to strive for.” • B. may good luck pursue you each morning and night.” • C. and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside.”

  14. Bless You! • 6. “May you be in Heaven a half hour . . . • A. before your enemies know you are gone.” • B. before the devil knows you’re dead.” • C. before you even know what hit you.”

  15. Bless You! • 6. “May you be in Heaven a half hour . . . • A. before your enemies know you are gone.” • B. before the devil knows you’re dead.” • C. before you even know what hit you.”

  16. Bless You! • To be blessed is to recognize and enjoy some kind of prosperity. • In describing the visit of Mary to Elizabeth, Luke repeatedly wrote of blessing and being blessed. • Let’s see what this has to do with us.

  17. Family VisitLuke 1:39-45 • Traveling (vv. 39, 44) • Jumping for Joy (v. 41) • Praising (vv. 42-45)

  18. Blessings Abound • Read Luke 1:39-45. • When Mary came to visit Elizabeth, the older woman named three reasons why Mary should be blessed. What were they? • 1. She is blessed among all woman, for she would be the mother of the Messiah. • 2. The child in her womb is blessed. • 3. She is blessed for believing what the Lord told her.

  19. Blessings Abound • Read Luke 1:39-45. • What two blessings did Elizabeth say she received? What third blessing is implied? • 1. She is honored that the mother of her Lord would come to visit her. • 2. The baby inside her leaped for joy. • 3. The Holy Spirit has revealed to her the truth about Mary and her baby.

  20. What Do You Think? • What one habit do you most need to develop to prepare you for times when God prompts you to speech or action? • Digging Deeper – What one habit do you most need to develop to know when to keep silent (Mark 9:5-7; etc.)?

  21. Expectant Mother’s SongLuke 1:46-56 • Blessings for Mary (vv. 46-48) • The Mighty One (vv. 49-51) • A Great Reversal (vv. 52, 53) • Blessings for Israel (vv. 54-56)

  22. Blessings Abound • Read Luke 1:46-55. • What are some of the blessings Mary is experiencing? • 1. The Lord has visited her in her humble situation. • 2. Future generations will call her blessed. • 3. The Mighty One has done great things for her.

  23. Blessings Abound • Read Luke 1:46-55. • What blessings does Mary mention that God is doing for the world? • 1. He extends mercy to those who fear Him. • 2. He performs mighty deeds. • 3. He scatters the proud, but lifts up the humble. • 4. He has kept His promise to Abraham and his descendants.

  24. What Do You Think? • Without giving advice, how might you counsel someone whose circumstances lead him or her to doubt God’s goodness and mercy? • Digging Deeper – How would your counsel to a believer differ from counsel to an unbeliever? Why?

  25. What Do You Think? • How would you respond to those who point out situations where God seems to be absent because wicked people are prospering? • Digging Deeper – What teachings of Jesus’ support your response? How would you useJudges 6:12, 13; Jeremiah 12:1; and/or Habakkuk 1:2-4?

  26. What Do You Think? • How would you respond to those who use passages like this to argue that true believers will always be prosperous? • Digging Deeper – In addition to John 15:20;2 Corinthians 6:3-10; andHebrews 11:36-38, what other textswould be important to consider?

  27. What Do You Think? • What can you do to prepare yourself to be Jesus’ representative to those feeling forgotten by God? • Digging Deeper – How do Job 2:11-13 and 16:1-5 inform your preparation?

  28. Conclusion • A Song of Praise • Prayer • Thought to Remember

  29. Spell It Out • The word blessed occurs four times in today’s text. • In two of those cases, the word being translated is the source of our English word eulogy. • We think of eulogies in terms of funerals, but in Luke 1:42b the word is used in anticipation of Jesus’ earthly ministry.

  30. Spell It Out • Can you use the letters of the word blessed to spell out ways you have been blessed because of Jesus? B L E S S E D

  31. Spell It Out • How many of yours matched the ones below? How many were different? Born again Loved Eternal life Sins forgiven Salvation Example for life Death defeated

  32. Thought to Remember God works through even the lowliestto achieve His highest purposes.

  33. David’s Prayer Next Week’s Lesson

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