INTRODUCTION

Luke 1:42-45  

Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” (NKJV)

Luke 1:68

“Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and redeemed His people, (NKJV)

Luke 2:13-14

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (NKJV)

Luke 2:20

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. (NKJV)

Luke 2:28

he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: (NKJV)

Luke 2:38

And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem. (NKJV)

Matthew 2:2

…“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” (NKJV)

Matthew 2:8

And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.” (NKJV)

Luke 1:46 

…“My soul magnifies the Lord, (NKJV)

Luke 1:46-47

 And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. (NKJV)

 Isaiah 29:13

 Therefore the Lord said: “Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths And honor Me with their lips, But have removed their hearts far from Me, And their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men, (NKJV)

 John 4:24

 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (NKJV)

 Psalm 139:23-24

 Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; 24 And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. (NKJV)

Luke 1:46

“My soul magnifies the Lord, (NKJV)