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Intro
It has been ninth months since the announcement
John the Baptist is born
The forerunner has arrived
The Birth of John the Baptist – vv. 57-66
The time had come – v. 57
God’s purpose/plan/providence
The Lord has shown mercy – v 58
The physical/temporal – Elizabeth finally has a child
The Spiritual/eternal – Christ’s forerunner is born
GREAT MERCY UPON HIS PEOPLE
His name IS John – v. 63
Zechariah has not spoken for 9 months
He could not wait to utter these words
The Praise of Zechariah – vv. 67-80
Praising God for the coming of THE SON – vv. 67-75
Filled with the Holy Spirit – v. 67
Filled in the womb – Luke 1:15
Elizabeth filled – Luke 1:41-43
The Blessings of the coming Salvation
Comes from God – v. 68
Visitation
Redeems His people – vv. 68-69, 71- 72, 74a
Redeemed
Raised up a horn of salvation
Saved from our enemies
Show mercy
Remember the Holy Covenant
Delivered from our enemies
Fulfills His promise
Spoke by the holy prophets
Brings forth everlasting worship and communion – v.74
No fear
Holiness and righteousness
MORE THAN JUST GOING TO HEAVEN. REAL PURPOSE IN LIFE IS LIVING EVERY MOMENT FOR GOD’S GLORY.
Praising God for the coming of his son – vv. 76-80
HE IS POINTING THE WAY
Jesus is coming – vv. 76
Most High
First, but not the most significant
Prepare His way
Not in the LAW BUT IN GRACE
Sin is the issue – v. 77
Forgiveness of sin
The issue then and now
God’s mercy is the solution – v. 78
Tender mercy of our God
Sit in darkness
Guide is in the light
Way of peace