MORE BLESSED THAN MARY!
Luke 11:27-28
- Blessed is the Womb and Breasts (vs. 27)
a. Who raised their voice in this passage and what was the point they were making?
b. Based on Luke 1:28-30 was Mary special and if so in what way?
c. Continuing in Luke 1:31-33 Who obviously takes precedent and why?
d. Based on Luke 1:41-44 is Mary esteemed and if so why, how, and by whom?
- More Than That… (vs. 28)
a. How does Jesus respond to the woman’s statement?
b. What does the phrase “more than that” mean?
c. Who does Jesus state are the blessed ones?
d. According to Mark 3:33 does Jesus afford any special recognition or honor to His mother?
e. Is there any Scripture to suggest we should afford Mary any special honor or pray to her?
f. While Jesus was on the cross (John 19:25-27) what did Jesus say to Mary and to John?
g. What is the significance of this interaction?
h. How does Isaiah 42:8 help settle the idea that Mary is to be prayed to or esteemed on par with Christ / God?
Application: Jesus emphasized in Scripture that those blessed and esteemed by God are people (any person) who hears and obeys the word of God. Which then is of most value, a biological relation or a spiritual relationship through Jesus Christ?
