21st December: 4th Advent Luke 1:26-38
The author reflects on the Biblical passage from the Gospel of Luke 1:26-38, with emphasis on Virgin Mary's desire of God. He explains that Advent is about desiring the arrival of the Messiah, then and now, and, one day, once-for-all. He notes that as Mary herself anticipated, all generations w...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2008]
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The expository times
Year: 2008, Volume: 120, Issue: 2, Pages: 83-85 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
God (Christianity)
B Desire B Jesus Christ Messiahship B Luke B Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint B Religious Aspects B Advent B Bible. Luke |
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| Summary: | The author reflects on the Biblical passage from the Gospel of Luke 1:26-38, with emphasis on Virgin Mary's desire of God. He explains that Advent is about desiring the arrival of the Messiah, then and now, and, one day, once-for-all. He notes that as Mary herself anticipated, all generations will call her blessed in her desire for Jesus Christ and her devotion to Him. He encourages Christians to ponder in their hearts God's word to them, as Mary pondered in her heart God's word to her. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The expository times
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0014524608097827 |