In this Advent edition, Chad takes us to the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah, when Mary comes to visit her cousin and proclaim the greatness of God and celebrate the greatness of His mercy, the God of heaven now come to earth and causing John the Baptist to leap for joy in his mother's womb. Izzi Ray sings "Magnificat".

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Lyrics to Magnificat

Magnificat.

My soul magnifies the Lord,

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

he has looked on the lowliness of his servant.

For behold, behold from now on

all generations will call me blessed;

all generations will call me blessed; I am blessed

for the Mighty One has done great things for me,

and holy, holy is his name.

And his mercy is there for those who fear him

from generation to generation.

from generation to generation. We are blessed

He has shown great strength with his arm;

he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;

he has brought down the mighty from their thrones

and exalted the lowly of heart

and exalted the lowly of heart

He has filled the hungry with good things,

and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has helped his servant Israel,

in remembrance of his great mercy,

as he spoke to our fathers,

to Abraham and to his offspring forever."

My soul magnifies the Lord,

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

in remembrance of his great mercy,

in remembrance of his great mercy,

The biggest questions in this life always come down to God. Chad reminds us that Christ is the image of God, and consolations await those who look to Jesus. Izzi Ray sings "we Look to You".

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What's New from 1517:

• Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional

• Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi

• Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird

• Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales

• Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

More from the hosts:

• Chad Bird

Lyrics to "We Look to You"

When it all falls apart,
Our treasures in the dark,
You shine as the one who cares, the image of God's heart.
The firstborn over all,
Before the world began,
By You the stars were spoken, and our lives held in Your hands.

Chorus:

We look to You, the image of the Father

Holding all things together

The Word forever

We look to You, the image of compassion

And it comes home again

In You all things stay

You are the dawn of the never ending day

When the night grows long,
And hope feels out of reach,
You're holding all creation—
And You're still holding me.

You reconcile the broken,
Shed Your blood to made us new,
Your Peace rising from the shadows,
A kingdom born of You.

This week is the first week in Advent and how wonderful to reflect on the Benedictus, the prayer of Zachariah, after John the Baptist was born. You will love hearing Chad meditate on the richness of this beautiful passage of God's word. Chris Lizotte sings "All of the Light We See" which also features John Andrew Schreiner playing the accordion.

Show Notes:

• Support 1517 Podcast Network

• 1517 Podcasts

• 1517 on Youtube

• 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts

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• 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

What's New from 1517:

• Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional

• Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi

• Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird

• Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales

• Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

More from the hosts:

• Chad Bird

Lyrics to "ALl of the Light We See"

Sunrise will greet us

Darkness is broken by the light

Blessed is Your name

For bringing sight to the blind

The horn of salvation

Saving our kind

The sunrise will greet us

And guide us into Your light

You are the Light

My tongue was tied up

And so I waited, unable to speak

My faith had dried up

But You are gentle, offering relief

You opened my lips

I sang in reply

The sunrise will greet us

And guide us into Your light

You are the Light

Chorus:

All of the light we see

Streams from Your mercy

Your love descends on the night

And fear cannot stay

Shadows are scattered in flight

Let us prepare the way

The sunrise will greet us

And guide us into Your light

You are the Light

From the shadow of death

To the rising sun

Forgiveness in Jesus

The battle is won