I. CONTEXT
A. Mary Receives Message from Gabriel, vv26-38
1. told of cousin Elizabeth’s pregnancy, v36
B. Mary Runs to Judah to Visit Elisabeth, v39
1. enters house of Zacharias, v40a
2. salutes (greets) Elizabeth, v41a
C. Elizabeth Responds to Mary’s Greeting, vv41-45
II. CONSIDERATION
A. Four Basic Elements in Elizabeth’s Praise
1. Praise is Spirit-Filled, v41
a. John 4:24; Eph 5:18
2. Praise is Spontaneous, vv42-43
a. honors Christ, v42
b. humbles God’s people, v43
3. Praise is Sensitive to the Work of God, v44
a. Psa 16:9 (ESV)
4. Praise is Sanctified by Truth, v45
a. expressed with the Word of God, John 17:17
b. established in faith, Rom 10:17
c. expectation of fulfillment, Phil 1:6
III. CONCLUSION
A. Our reason for praise is even greater
B. Gospel praise is all of grace