When the angel, Gabriel, informed the teenage virgin, Mary, that she would become pregnant with the Messiah, she responded with a firm “yes!” And then she offered up what Luke calls a song of praise. Because she began her words with attributing majesty to God, her song was named “The Magnificat” in Latin. What did her melody to God mean for her in her day? And how can it sing truths we need to hear and absorb, and perhaps voice ourselves today?
Christmas is filled with beautiful music. But there’s one Christmas song called the “Magnificat” that often gets overlooked—and it’s a beautiful song of praise! In this chapter, you’ll explore “Mary’s Song” of praise and consider how her words can bless our lives today.
When God’s got an important job He wants done, He probably picks people who are powerful, talented, or super “spiritual.” Right? Maybe not! In this chapter, be part of the conversation as they talk about God’s surprising plan for a teenaged girl from a small town. Discover what you can learn from Mary’s humble response to her unexpected calling.
Can you imagine a world without Jesus? Before the birth of Christ, the world existed in desperate need of a Savior, waiting and longing for Messiah to come. In this chapter, you’ll consider the magnitude of the message Mary received—that the wait was finally over!
Imagine how Mary felt when she heard that the Messiah was coming to save the world. The wait had been so long! In this chapter, you’ll celebrate the help and healing that came into the world at Christmas!
When you get exciting news, who do you call? Well, when Mary received the announcement that Messiah was coming, she eagerly carried the good news to her cousin Elizabeth to rejoice together. In this chapter, you’ll share in the expectant joy expressed in “Mary’s Song”!