Mary's Song (and What We Can Learn From It)

Mary’s Song
(and What We Can Learn From It).

Luke 1:46-55

From our LCBC sermon series of Luke 1.

The Magnificat illustrates the following lessons related to true worship that pleases the LORD:

1) Spirit-filled worship is robustly God-centered.

In verses 46f Mary’s worships God for what He is-  He is our Lord & Savior, the Lifter of our Heads, & so much more (vv. 46-48a)

Mary also worships the Almighty for what

He does (VV 49, 51-52)

& finally, Mary worships the Lord for what He says! (vv. 54-55)

2) Biblical worship is reserved for God and God alone.

Mary’s song showcases God’s magnanimous mercy, His limitless power, His transcendent holiness, His covenant faithfulness, His abounding goodness, and the list goes on & on…

"The biggest difference between the Psalms and much of our modern music today is not (as many think) the length of the songs, or the lack of repetition, or of the lesser use of the "I" pronoun--It is the breadth and depth of the character of God and how we as His creation humbly find our place in that." Gettys.

3) Exuberant worship is befitting for those who have tasted and seen that the Lord is Merciful, Faithful to His promises, & oh so Good!  

Note Luke 1:46-55. This was experiential worship in the truest and most biblical sense.