The Magnificat, as Mary’s Song has come to be known, is all about “magnifying” the praise of God Almighty. And in particular, Mary reveals that God deserves to be praised because of who He is and because of what He does. He is holy and mighty and powerful, and He uses all of this strength and righteousness to bless His people. We see this most perfectly in the Lord Jesus, who came not to be served, but to serve and to offer His life as a ransom for many.

One of the most famous and beloved passages of Scripture: the Great Commission. But do you know the real intent behind Jesus’ command? He shows that God Himself will bring about His glory in all the earth, as He gives all authority to His Son and then empowers His people to witness for the Gospel of Christ. And He will be glorified! Praise the LORD.

There are many who disbelieve the resurrection, both in Jesus’ day and in our own. The fact of the resurrection, however, is the foundation upon which all of Christianity either stands or falls. To be a Christian, simply put, is to be a witness to the resurrection of Jesus. Because Jesus is risen, everything in life can make sense, and we can have hope. As Paul would put it, if Jesus is not raised, then our faith is in vain, and we are still in our sins. Praise God that He is risen!