The Hidden Life of Preparation

(NASB) Luke 1:80 “And the child (John the Baptist) continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.”   No more is heard of John as a baby, a toddler, teen-ager or even as a young adult. He is not […]

God’s Tender Mercy

(NASB) Luke 1:78-79 “Because of the tender mercy of God, With which the sunrise from on high will visit us, 79 TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To guide our feet into the way of peace.” Because of God’s tender mercy, He sent His only begotten Son into […]

Wondrous Knowledge of Salvation

  Zacharias gave a prophecy about his son, John; he was speaking as God the Holy Spirit led him.  John was going to go to the people of Israel before Messiah would come.  John would prepare the way for Him in the minds and hearts of the Jews.  The proclamation of John would give knowledge […]

God’s Lavish Blessings

(NASB) Luke 1:76 “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the most High;”   Zacharias was given God’s words concerning his newborn son, John.  The Holy Spirit filled Zacharias with His thoughts…and they had come spilling out of his heart and mind.  How wondrous to think that this child would be called the […]

Prayer of the Week

(NASB) Psalm 103:1-5 “BLESS THE LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with […]

A Heart Filled With Praise

  Zacharias had not spoken one word, not one word, for over nine months.  The first words from his lips were to “speak in praise of God.”  (See Luke 1:64)   It was God Who filled this man with His Holy Spirit to prophesy of the coming Messiah (Jesus was yet to be born). Zacharias […]

Living by Faith

(NASB) Luke 1:67-75 “And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: 68 ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people, 69 And has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of David His servant – 70 […]

Jesus Christ – Our Living Hope

Israel was occupied by Rome– they were under the authority and thumb of the Roman Empire.  God had not spoken to His people through any prophets for 400 years.  And Zacharias was chosen by God to speak this prophecy at the time of the birth of his son, John the Baptist. (NASB) Luke 1:67-75 “And […]

What God Has Done

  The following words are prophecy…yet they are spoken as if they had already been fulfilled through the coming Messiah – the LORD Jesus Christ.   As you read the Scriptures – think about what God was going to do through His Anointed One, the Messiah.  What God has done is for you.  (NASB) Luke […]

Attribute/Name of God ~ the Horn of Salvation

Red Letter Day Attribute/Name of God ~ the Horn of Salvation Jesus Christ ~ the Horn of Salvation Zacharias gave a prophecy at the circumcision of his son, John.  The prophecy concerned the Messiah, and John’s future ministry. (NASB) Luke 1:68- 69 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited us and […]