Mary’s Magnificat and its Old Testament Connections

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Mary’s Magnificat and its Old Testament Coections Explained

This video illustrates the coections between Mary’s Magnificat from Luke 1 and the Old Testament quotes and allusions to deepen the understanding of the New Testament’s roots in the Old Testament scriptures. Each verse from Mary’s Magnificat is analyzed and linked to its corresponding verse from the Old Testament. Join us as we dive into scriptural coections ranging from Haah’s prayer, Haah’s vow, promises to Abraham, various Psalms, and more.

00:00 Introduction to Mary’s Magnificat
00:08 Mary’s Praise and its Old Testament Coection
00:24 Mary’s Blessed State and its Old Testament Coection
00:47 God’s Mighty Deeds and its Old Testament Coection
01:00 God’s Mercy and its Old Testament Coection
01:13 God’s Strength and its Old Testament Coection
01:27 God’s Justice and its Old Testament Coection
01:37 God’s Provision and its Old Testament Coection
01:48 God’s Help to Israel and its Old Testament Coection
02:01 God’s Promise to Abraham and its Old Testament Coection
02:26 Conclusion: The Deep Roots of the New Testament in the Old Testament

"Mary, in a humble posture of prayer within an ancient Middle Eastern home, hands folded and gaze uplifted in a beam of divine light symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The serene setting captures Mary's joy and devotion as she magnifies the Lord, conveying peace and deep spiritual coection.
“Mary, in a humble posture of prayer within an ancient Middle Eastern home, hands folded and gaze uplifted in a beam of divine light symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The serene setting captures Mary’s joy and devotion as she magnifies the Lord, conveying peace and deep spiritual coection.

Here’s a verse-by-verse coection of the Old Testament quotations and allusions found in Mary’s Magnificat from Luke 1, with their corresponding verses from the New King James Version of the Bible: 

Depiction of an Old Testament priest, an older Middle Eastern man, dressed in traditional biblical attire including a richly decorated ephod, breastplate with twelve stones representing the tribes of Israel, and a ceremonial turban. He stands in a solemn and reverent pose inside a temple or tabernacle setting, surrounded by sacred artifacts like the menorah and incense altar. The background reflects a traditional temple interior, with warm lighting that highlights the spiritual and historical significance of the priestly figure.
Depiction of an Old Testament priest, an older Middle Eastern man, dressed in traditional biblical attire including a richly decorated ephod, breastplate with twelve stones representing the tribes of Israel, and a ceremonial turban. He stands in a solemn and reverent pose inside a temple or tabernacle setting, surrounded by sacred artifacts like the menorah and incense altar. The background reflects a traditional temple interior, with warm lighting that highlights the spiritual and historical significance of the priestly figure.

Luke 1:46-47 “And Mary said: ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.'” 

Mary, depicted in a contemplative state, sits with folded hands, her eyes directed upwards in prayer. Beside her stands a masculine angel with expansive wings, embodying strength and protection. Dressed in traditional robes, the angel exudes a sense of guidance and assurance. The scene is set in an ancient Middle Eastern room, bathed in a gentle, divine light, accentuating the sacred atmosphere. This image captures the profound spiritual moment from Luke 1:46-47, reflecting serenity, reverence, and divine intervention.
Mary, depicted in a contemplative state, sits with folded hands, her eyes directed upwards in prayer. Beside her stands a masculine angel with expansive wings, embodying strength and protection. Dressed in traditional robes, the angel exudes a sense of guidance and assurance. The scene is set in an ancient Middle Eastern room, bathed in a gentle, divine light, accentuating the sacred atmosphere. This image captures the profound spiritual moment from Luke 1:46-47, reflecting serenity, reverence, and divine intervention.

Old Testament Coection: 

  • 1 Samuel 2:1 (Haah’s Prayer) “My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.” 
Depiction of the biblical scene from 1 Samuel, showing Haah, a Middle Eastern woman in humble attire, speaking with Eli the priest at the tabernacle in Shiloh. Haah's expression and posture reflect earnest prayer and humility. Eli, an older Middle Eastern man, is dressed in traditional priestly garments, symbolizing his role as high priest, and listens attentively to Haah. The setting is inside the ancient tabernacle, featuring elements like the altar in the background, with warm, soft lighting that emphasizes the sacredness of their spiritual conversation.
Depiction of the biblical scene from 1 Samuel, showing Haah, a Middle Eastern woman in humble attire, speaking with Eli the priest at the tabernacle in Shiloh. Haah’s expression and posture reflect earnest prayer and humility. Eli, an older Middle Eastern man, is dressed in traditional priestly garments, symbolizing his role as high priest, and listens attentively to Haah. The setting is inside the ancient tabernacle, featuring elements like the altar in the background, with warm, soft lighting that emphasizes the sacredness of their spiritual conversation.

Luke 1:48 “For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.” 

Old Testament Coection: 

  • 1 Samuel 1:11 (Haah’s Vow) “And she made a vow, saying, ‘O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.'” 

Luke 1:49 “For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name.” 

Serene depiction of Mary, seated and praying with uplifted eyes, next to a strong, masculine angel with expansive wings, symbolizing protection and guidance. They are in an ancient Middle Eastern room, illuminated by a soft, divine light that enhances the spiritual atmosphere of the moment from Luke 1:46-47, creating a sense of peace, reverence, and divine coection.
Serene depiction of Mary, seated and praying with uplifted eyes, next to a strong, masculine angel with expansive wings, symbolizing protection and guidance. They are in an ancient Middle Eastern room, illuminated by a soft, divine light that enhances the spiritual atmosphere of the moment from Luke 1:46-47, creating a sense of peace, reverence, and divine coection.

Old Testament Coection: 

  • Psalms 71:19 “Also Your righteousness, O God, is very high, You who have done great things; O God, who is like You?” 

Luke 1:50 “And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.” 

Mary, depicted in a contemplative state, sits with folded hands, her eyes directed upwards in prayer. Beside her stands a masculine angel with expansive wings, embodying strength and protection. Dressed in traditional robes, the angel exudes a sense of guidance and assurance. The scene is set in an ancient Middle Eastern room, bathed in a gentle, divine light, accentuating the sacred atmosphere. This image captures the profound spiritual moment from Luke 1:46-47, reflecting serenity, reverence, and divine intervention.
Mary, depicted in a contemplative state, sits with folded hands, her eyes directed upwards in prayer. Beside her stands a masculine angel with expansive wings, embodying strength and protection. Dressed in traditional robes, the angel exudes a sense of guidance and assurance. The scene is set in an ancient Middle Eastern room, bathed in a gentle, divine light, accentuating the sacred atmosphere. This image captures the profound spiritual moment from Luke 1:46-47, reflecting serenity, reverence, and divine intervention.

Old Testament Coection: 

  • Psalms 103:17 “But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,” 

Luke 1:51 “He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.” 

Old Testament Coection: 

Biblical scene depicting Haah speaking with Eli the priest in the ancient tabernacle at Shiloh. Haah is shown as a humble Middle Eastern woman in simple attire, her posture and expression conveying humility and earnestness in prayer. Eli, an older Middle Eastern man, is dressed in traditional priestly garments, indicative of his role as high priest, and is portrayed attentively listening to Haah's heartfelt plea. The background features the interior of the ancient tabernacle, adorned with sacred objects, under warm, subdued lighting, creating a solemn and reverent atmosphere.
Biblical scene depicting Haah speaking with Eli the priest in the ancient tabernacle at Shiloh. Haah is shown as a humble Middle Eastern woman in simple attire, her posture and expression conveying humility and earnestness in prayer. Eli, an older Middle Eastern man, is dressed in traditional priestly garments, indicative of his role as high priest, and is portrayed attentively listening to Haah’s heartfelt plea. The background features the interior of the ancient tabernacle, adorned with sacred objects, under warm, subdued lighting, creating a solemn and reverent atmosphere.
  • Psalms 89:10 “You have broken Rahab in pieces, as one who is slain; You have scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.” 

Luke 1:52 “He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly.” 

Old Testament Coection: 

  • 1 Samuel 2:7 “The Lord makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and lifts up.” 
Biblical scene depicting Haah conversing with Eli, set in the ancient tabernacle at Shiloh. Haah, shown as a Middle Eastern woman in simple attire, is in a humble, earnest posture, symbolizing her prayerful state. Eli, the high priest, is an older Middle Eastern man in traditional priestly garments, indicating his religious role, and is attentively listening to Haah. The background features elements of the ancient tabernacle, including the altar and sacred objects, emphasizing the historical and spiritual context of their interaction. The atmosphere conveys reverence and solemnity, reflecting the emotional and spiritual depth of their conversation.
Biblical scene depicting Haah conversing with Eli, set in the ancient tabernacle at Shiloh. Haah, shown as a Middle Eastern woman in simple attire, is in a humble, earnest posture, symbolizing her prayerful state. Eli, the high priest, is an older Middle Eastern man in traditional priestly garments, indicating his religious role, and is attentively listening to Haah. The background features elements of the ancient tabernacle, including the altar and sacred objects, emphasizing the historical and spiritual context of their interaction. The atmosphere conveys reverence and solemnity, reflecting the emotional and spiritual depth of their conversation.

Luke 1:53 “He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty.” 

Old Testament Coection: 

  • Psalms 107:9 “For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness.” 

Luke 1:54 “He has helped His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy,” 

Old Testament Coection: 

  • Psalms 98:3 “He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.” 

Luke 1:55 “As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and to his seed forever.” 

Mary, in a humble posture of prayer within an ancient Middle Eastern home, hands folded and gaze uplifted in a beam of divine light symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The serene setting captures Mary's joy and devotion as she magnifies the Lord, conveying peace and deep spiritual coection.
Mary, in a humble posture of prayer within an ancient Middle Eastern home, hands folded and gaze uplifted in a beam of divine light symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The serene setting captures Mary’s joy and devotion as she magnifies the Lord, conveying peace and deep spiritual coection.

Old Testament Coection: 

  • Genesis 17:7 “And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.” 
  • Psalms 105:8-9 “He remembers His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations, The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac,” 

These verses from the NKJV Bible reflect the themes and sentiments echoed in Mary’s Magnificat, illustrating the deep roots of the New Testament in the Old Testament scriptures. 

Remember NOBODY should worship Mary.

To explore more about Mary’s Magnificat and its deep coections with the Old Testament, watch the insightful video and read the comprehensive article at Mt. Olivet Church of God. Delve into the historical and theological context of this ancient hymn of praise and discover its enduring significance in the Christian faith.

On 12/05/23 I preached a sermon titled, “Mary’s Song”.

Timothy R. Carter, pastor Mt. Olivet Church of God

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Timothy R. Carter, Writer • Bible Teacher • Ghostwriter I’m a Southeastern-born writer and Bible teacher with over three decades of ministry experience. My work is shaped by thirty-four years of preaching, teaching, and writing—always with Scripture at the center and clarity as the goal. I hold a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry and a Master of Divinity. My writing spans newspapers, Christian publications, fiction, nonfiction, and devotional works. I specialize in turning sermon series into accessible books, crafting Bible studies that handle the text with care, and writing in a voice that speaks plainly and faithfully. I lead The Hidden Pen, a ghostwriting and editorial studio serving pastors, churches, and Christian authors. Services include: Ghostwriting for Christian books and ministry resources Sermon-to-book development Devotionals and Bible studies Articles and ministry web content Copyediting and formatting (Turabian, APA, MLA, Chicago) I’m available for: Speaking engagements (churches, conferences, retreats) Writing projects (articles, studies, devotionals) Ghostwriting and editorial partnerships My aim is simple: open Scripture, write with clarity, and point to the finished work of Christ. John 3:16 • 1 Corinthians 15:3–4

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