Reference

Luke 1: 46-55

Sermon Notes

I. Praise for God’s ____________ (v. 46-49)

A. Salvation brings ____________ v. 46-47)

B. Salvation displays God’s ____________ (v. 48-49)

II. Praise for God’s ____________ (v. 50-53)

3 clues that I am living in pride:

  1. I feel  ____________ .
  2. I speak with ____________ about what I will do.
  3. I think of ____________ all the time.

III. Praise for God’s ____________ promises (v. 54-56)

Going Deeper Questions

  1. What does it practically look like for your soul to “magnify the Lord”? How would your week look different if you intentionally magnified God in your thoughts, words, and actions?
  2. Mary rejoiced in “God my Savior.” In what areas of your life do you need to rediscover joy in God’s salvation? Where has your joy faded, and why? Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Luke 1:47
  3. Mary recognized her need for a Savior. When do you struggle to admit your need for God’s grace?
    How does the gospel confront your self-sufficiency? Scripture: Romans 3:10; Jude 25
  4. Where have you seen God “do great things” for you personally? How might gratitude reshape your current struggles? Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:21; Luke 1:49
  5. Are you regularly engaged in corporate worship? If not, what hinders you? How does worshiping with others strengthen your faith? Scripture: Psalm 34:3; 69:30; Hebrews 10:24–25
  6. What does the “fear of the Lord” mean in your daily life? Where does your life show reverence for God—and where does it not? Scripture: Proverbs 9:10; Luke 1:50
  7. Which of the three clues of pride (entitlement, presumption, self-focus) do you most struggle with? Why? What practical steps will you take to cultivate humility this week? Scripture: James 4:6; Romans 12:3; Philippians 2:3
  8. How does God’s mercy toward you affect the way you show mercy to others? Is there someone you need to extend mercy to this week? Scripture: Micah 6:8; Luke 1:50
  9. In what ways do you see God keeping His promises in your life? Where do you need to trust Him more deeply? Scripture: Psalm 105:8; Isaiah 41:10
  10. What promise of God do you most need to cling to during this Christmas season? Why that one?
    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20; Luke 1:54–55
  11. Mary responded to God with praise, surrender, and trust. What step of obedience or devotion is God asking you to take right now? How will you respond? Scripture: Philippians 2:6–11; Luke 1:38