Looking Back
1. How are you growing and applying what you’ve learned since your last group gathering?

Explore
2. Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord” (Luke 1:46). What did Pastor John mean when
he said that her whole being makes the Lord “large” in her sight?
3. “He who is mighty has done great things for me” (Luke 1:49). Pastor John noted that
Mary was called blessed because she bore and raised the Son of God—how does the
sermon describe her simple yet profound role?

Examine
4. “His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation” (Luke 1:50). How
does Mary’s understanding of “fearing the Lord” connect with Old Testament passages
like Psalm 103:17 and Exodus 34:6?
5. “He has shown strength with his arm” (Luke 1:51). Pastor John said this points back to
God’s deliverance in Exodus—how does Mary’s memory of God’s past actions shape her
confidence in His future promises?

Apply
6. Mary said, “My spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1:47). Mary responds to God’s
calling with joy rather than fear—how might you cultivate that same heart posture when
God leads you into a difficult or stretching season?
7. “He has helped his servant Israel… as he spoke to our fathers” (Luke 1:54–55). The
sermon ends by asking how we develop a right heart-focus at Christmas—how does
remembering God’s past faithfulness, His present mercy, and His future promises help
you wrap your whole life around the message of Mary’s song?