Christ Presbyterian Church | Old Hickory Blvd Mary's Magnificat | Russ Ramsey | November 30, 2025
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Dec 1, 2025 Rev. Russ Ramsey delves into the significance of Advent, emphasizing remembrance and the longing of the heart. He connects the stories of Hannah and Mary, exploring their shared experiences of relinquishing their firstborns to God. The discussion on Mary's Magnificat reveals her deep inner reflections and themes of mercy and justice as she magnifies God. Listeners are inspired to craft their own Magnificats, merging personal gratitude with faith. The conversation also highlights God’s promises and the transformative power of worship.
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Advent As Deliberate Remembering
- Advent is a season of remembering that helps recover lost threads of transformative moments.
- Rev. Russ Ramsey says we mark time because we see through a glass darkly and need help remembering God's work.
Hannah's Prayer And Relinquishment
- Ramsey tells Hannah's story of grief, prayer, and surrender to illustrate deep, private longings.
- Hannah prayed for a son, received Samuel, and then relinquished him to the Lord's service.
Mary And Hannah's Shared Burden
- Ramsey links Hannah and Mary through the shared burden of giving their firstborn to God's calling.
- He frames Mary's Magnificat as a deep, pondered song arising from inner longings similar to Hannah's.