And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,
47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
50 And his mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
51 He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate;
53 he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
54 He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
55 as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”  Luke 1:46-55

A. Truths in the Person who is a genuine worshipper

1. Worship consumes our whole being.

Luke 1:46-47a; Psalm 103:1; Psalm 104:1; Psalm 34:3

2. Worship is the fruit of salvation.

Luke 1:46-47a; Luke 17:11-19

3. Worship is rooted in scripture.

Luke 1:54-55; Luke 1:38; Colossians 3:16

4. Worship is from a humble heart.

– In fellowship Luke 1:48

– In exalting Luke 1:52

B. Qualities in our God prompting our worship

1. The condescending love of God to His people

Luke 1:46-48; John 3:16

2. The conquering power of God for His people

a) In providing salvation

Luke 1:46-47; Psalm 3:8; Psalm 98:1; Eph 3:20; Col 1:13

b) In providing protection

Luke 1:51-54; Jude 24-25; Luke 1:46-47

c) In providing inward contentment

Luke 1:53; Matthew 5:6; Psalm 107:8-9

3. The comforting character of God to His people

a) His holiness

Luke 1:49; Psalm 96:9

b) His mercy

Luke 1:50; Ephesians 2:4

c) His faithfulness

Luke 1:54; Psalm 36:5