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The Gospel of Luke

  1. Lesson One
    Overview of Luke (Luke 1-2)
    17 Activities
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    3 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Savior for All Humanity (Luke 3-4, 7-8)
    21 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Kingdom of Lost, Last and Least (Luke 5–6, 14:1–19:10)
    26 Activities
  4. Lesson Four
    Redemptive History (Luke 9–13, 19:11–24:53)
    13 Activities
  5. Lesson Five
    Author and Audience
    14 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
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We may tend to think of biblical prophecies as completely original inspiration, but it often involves references to earlier Scripture. When Mary visits Elizabeth in Luke 1 she gives a powerful song (or speech) about her pregnancy. See some of the Old Testament cross references to Mary’s song in the table below.

Mary’s song (ESV)Old Testament
My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.(vv 46-48)		1 Samuel 2:1-10
Psalm 25:5
1 Samuel 1:11
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.(vv 48-49)		Psalm 113:5-6
Deuteronomy 10:21
Psalm 111:9
And his mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.(v 50)		Psalm 103:17
He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;(v 51)		Psalm 89:11
He has brought down the mighty from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate;(v 52)		1 Samuel 2:4,7
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.(v 53)		Psalm 107:9
1 Samuel 2:5
Job 22:9
He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,(v 54)		Isaiah 41:8-9
Psalm 98:3
As he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his offspring forever.(v 55)		Micah 7:20

Source: Joseph A. Fitzmyer, S. J., The Anchor Bible: The Gospel according to Luke (I-IX), 1981, pp. 356-357.