Dearly beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, this morning we pause our Hebrews series and turn to the gospel of Luke. This sermon is the first installment in our Christmas series. We will look at Luke 1 and possibly, depending on how long we spend in ch. 1, at Luke 2 as well this Christmas season. We will be in this gospel both morning and evening starting next Sunday, as we celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ into the world.
My heart bubbles over with excitement as I look at this text. As you can see, I have gone full English teacher in my outline this week. We are going to look at the narrative, as such and unapologetically. Luke has set up this gospel with absolute brilliance, and this first event is a microcosm of the larger problem afflicting Israel. Yet, with the intervention of God, who sends John the Baptist as the child of promise, Zechariah and Elizabeth's personal and theological problem is resolved. The whole setup is a clear sign that God is about to act to save not just this righteous old couple, but Israel at large. The unblessed righteous will not stay that way forever; the birth of John signals the dawning of the age of fulfillment, as v. 1 terms it. So come with me and let's tour Luke's literary genius here, getting what we need not only to delight in the beauty of this work but also in its truth. God is about to visit and redeem His people! That is the message of Luke 1:5-25.
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Caleb Nelson grew up in Ft. Collins, CO. Born into a Christian home, where he eventually became the eldest of 11 children, he has been a lifelong Presbyterian. He professed faith at the age of six, and was homeschooled through high school. He then attended Patrick Henry College...
