LESSON



LESSON 4DECEMBER 25, 2022SUBJECT: Mary RejoicesDEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 9:1-7BACKGROUND: Luke 1:46-55LESSON: Luke 1:46-55MEMORY VERSE: And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46-47 NIVLESSON AIM: To see the importance of glorifying the Lord and rejoicing in Him.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEI. GOD REMEMBERS THE HUMBLE: LUKE 1:46-48How did Mary respond to the news that she would give birth to the Son of God? The song sang by Mary, the mother of Jesus, is known as the “Magnificat”. Why do you think so? Luke 1:38, 46v. 38v. 46What does it mean to magnify (glorify) the Lord in our souls? Use a Bible Dictionary. Discuss.Why do you think magnifying the Lord is good for the soul? (Consider the following: Feels God’s presence, lifts up one’s spirit, helps to remember God’s blessings, gives peace of mind, reveals God’s solutions, helps to focus on things above, etc.)In what ways can we magnify (glorify, praise) the Lord?Psalm 63:3Psalm 69:30Psalm 150Matthew 5:16Romans 15:6What was the center of Mary’s joy? Luke 1:47Why did Mary praise God in song? Luke 1:48v. 48av. 48bII. GOD DISPLAYS HIS MIGHT: LUKE 1:49-53How does Mary describe God? Luke 1:49v. 49av. 49bHow can one be sure to receive the fullness of God’s mercy? Luke 1:50aHow long does God promise to extend His mercy? Luke 1:50bWhat does it mean to fear the Lord as it relates to respect and service? What other words express the fear of the Lord? Use the NIV Version or other Modern Versions of the Bible.Daniel 6:26Psalm 5:7Psalm 102:5Malachi 2:5Hebrews 12:28How has God revealed his strength and judgment? Discuss how God dealt with the strong and weak. Luke 1:51-53v. 51av. 51bv. 52av. 52bv. 53av. 53bHow does God deal with the strong and the weak today?III. GOD REMEMBERS HIS COVENANT: LUKE 1:54-55What has God done for Israel? Luke 1:54aWhy does God help Israel? Luke 1:54bWhat covenant is God remembering when He helps and bestows mercy on Israel? Luke 1:55 (Genesis 17:3-8)How long will the Abrahamic Covenant last? Luke 1:55aWhere was Mary when she gave her song of praise? Luke 1:39-40How long did Mary stay with Elizabeth? Luke 1:56What do the three months in Luke 1:56 let us know about Mary? Luke 1:31, 39-40What do you think Mary’s neighbors were assuming about her pregnancy on her return home?How does the Abrahamic Covenant bless us? Genesis 18:18; Galatians 3:6-9, 26-29Gen. 18:18Gal. 3:6-9Gal. 3:26, 29 ................
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