v. 67 – The Holy Spirit came upon him. This is an inspired hymn.
A. God's Faithfulness to the Davidic Covenant 68-71
1. The Davidic Covenant – in simplest terms – is the promise – made by God to David that his throne would be an everlasting one. Isaiah 9:6-7
2. The horn of salvation
This horn would be mighty in two particular ways: a. In providing redemption b. In saving Israel from their enemies.
Psalm 132:11-18
B. God's Faithfulness to the Abrahamic Covenant 72-75
There are 4 infinitives that tie this section together. 1) To perform mercy (v. 72a)
2) To remember – as in remembering His covenant (v. 72b)
3) To grant – which is to give or bestow to us (v. 74a)
4) “Might serve” is also an infinitive – “to serve” – (v. 74b)
Genesis 12:1-3; 22:15-18
C. Zechariah's Praise for the Gift of John 76-77
D. Zechariah's Praise for a “New Day” 78-79
The word “Dayspring” is the old English word for “the Dawn”. It's the first light of a new day. Zechariah realizes it is a new day, because of the coming of Messiah. Isaiah 9:2
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“ Great Sermon! ” How many times have you ever heard of Zecharias' hymn of praise? This sermon delves right into it. I love this sermon and was blessed to learn more of our great God and how he worked through His people, to accomplish His purposes, so long ago. Praise to God that He is still at work in His people.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
