The First Christmas Prophecy in Luke 1:67-79
Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit, prophesies about the salvation brought by God through his servant David, foretold by the prophets. He speaks of salvation, mercy, covenant, and guidance into peace through the birth of his child, who will be a prophet preparing the way for the Lord.
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Luke 1:67 Luke 1:67- -79 (NIV) 67 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: prophesied: "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. and has redeemed his people. 69 69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David servant David 70 (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), ago), 79 (NIV) 68 68 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come 70 (as he said through his holy prophets of long
Luke 1:67 Luke 1:67- -79 (NIV) 71 71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us 72 72 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, 73 73 the oath he swore to our father Abraham: the oath he swore to our father Abraham: 74 74 to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear serve him without fear 75 75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. 79 (NIV)
Luke 1:67 Luke 1:67- -79 (NIV) 76 76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, 77 77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, forgiveness of their sins, 78 78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven will come to us from heaven 79 79 to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace." to guide our feet into the path of peace." 79 (NIV)
The Very First Christmas Carols
The Very First Christmas Carols Zechariah s Carol of Redemption Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people
Zechariahs Story Your Story 5aIn the time of Herod king of Judea What darkness threatens your faith today
Zechariahs Story Your Story 5bthere was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron How has God been at work in your life?
Zechariahs Story Your Story 6Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and regulations blamelessly What are the good things that God has seen in your life?
Zechariahs Story Your Story 7But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years What shame / disappointment / failures torment your soul?
Zechariahs Story Your Story 13But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Which of our prayers does it seem that God has not heard?
Zechariahs Story Your Story 20And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time. What do you do in times of silence?
The Souls Response Our God who has come to us! 68aPraise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come God wants to be with me!
The Souls Response Our God who has redeemed us! 68band has redeemed his people. Redeem = Purchase, to gain or regain possession of something, to atone for one s errors. My value is found in what God paid to purchase me!
Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) In (Jesus Christ) we have In (Jesus Christ) we have redemption through his blood redemption through his blood, , the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace God's grace
1 Peter 1:18 1 Peter 1:18- -19 (NIV) For you know that it was not with perishable things such For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect blemish or defect 19 (NIV) , a lamb without
The Souls Response Our God who delivers us! 79He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David. 71salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us-- 74to rescue us from the hand of our enemies.
The Souls Response Our God who delivers us! He has raised up a Mighty Deliverer for us No matter the enemy against me, God is always for me!
The Souls Response Our God whom we can serve! 74band to enable us to serve him without fear 75in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. My service to God is a gift he gives to me!
The Souls Response Our God who is full of tender mercies! 77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, 78because of the tender mercy of our God. All my sin is covered under his compassionate mercy!
We confess the mystery and wonder of God made flesh We confess the mystery and wonder of God made flesh And rejoice in our great salvation And rejoice in our great salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. through Jesus Christ our Lord.
With the Father and the Holy Spirit, With the Father and the Holy Spirit, the Son created all things, sustains all things the Son created all things, sustains all things and makes all things new. and makes all things new. Truly God, He became truly man, Truly God, He became truly man, two natures in one person two natures in one person
He was born of the Virgin Mary and lived among us. He was born of the Virgin Mary and lived among us. Crucified, dead and buried, Crucified, dead and buried, He rose on the third day, ascended to heaven He rose on the third day, ascended to heaven and will come again in glory and judgement. and will come again in glory and judgement.
For us, He kept the law, atoned for sin, For us, He kept the law, atoned for sin, And satisfied God s wrath. And satisfied God s wrath. He took our filthy rages and He took our filthy rages and gave us His righteous robe gave us His righteous robe
He is our prophet, Priest and King, He is our prophet, Priest and King, Building His church, interceding for us, Building His church, interceding for us, And reigning over all things. And reigning over all things.
Jesus Christ is Lord; Jesus Christ is Lord; We praise His holy Name forever. We praise His holy Name forever. Amen Amen
