Advent Season · Year C
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 19, 2027
Overview & Insights
"Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." (Luke 1:42)
Mary hurries to visit her relative Elizabeth, and when Elizabeth hears Mary's greeting, the child in her womb leaps for joy and she is filled with the Holy Spirit to declare Mary blessed. On the last Sunday before Christmas, two unborn children and two women in faith announce that the Lord's coming has already begun.
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Commentary on Luke 1:39-45 [46-55] Working Preacher
Luther Seminary's Year C commentary on the already and not yet of Elizabeth's and Mary's meeting.
Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the leaping child and Elizabeth's Spirit-filled blessing.
Luke 1 Commentary: The Birth of John the Baptist Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical notes on Luke 1, including Mary's visit to Elizabeth.
Luke 1 Commentary Precept Austin
Deep study library gathering Greek word notes and cross references for Luke 1.
Luke 1:39 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators compiled verse by verse on the visitation and Elizabeth's greeting.
The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre walks through all four Advent 4 readings, including the Visitation's leap of recognition.
The Fourth Sunday of Advent (Cycle C) Agape Bible Study
Catholic study of all four Advent 4 readings verse by verse, centered on the Visitation.
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle C Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic Sunday Connection with background and family discussion questions for the day's readings.
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