Advent · Year C
Fourth Sunday in 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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Luke 1:39-45 [46-55] Working Preacher
The Lutheran home voice on this exact Advent 4 Gospel passage, the visitation of Mary and Elizabeth.
Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on the Spirit filled recognition between Elizabeth and Mary.
Luke 1 Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on the annunciation and the visitation.
Luke 1 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep study page gathering Greek word studies and many expositors on Luke 1.
Classic commentaries on Luke 1:39 BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, and other historic commentators on this verse.
Luke 1, Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the chapter.
The Winter Visitation, Advent 4 (C) Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Episcopal model sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent in Year C.
Background & Word Study
Luke Enter the Bible
A Luther Seminary introduction to the shape and themes of Luke's Gospel.
Luke 1-9 BibleProject
An animated walkthrough of the first half of Luke, covering the annunciation and visitation.
Luke 1 interlinear BibleHub
The Greek text of Luke 1 word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers.
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