The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

Introduction to Luke’s gospel. V 1-4.

The Setting of Events. V 5-10.

Zacharias and his wife were old and childless

Zacharias is chosen by lot to offer incense.

The Angel Appears to Zacharias. V 11-20.

Zacharias is terrified.

The Angel prophesies the birth of a son.

Zacharias doubted.

The Angel strikes Zacharias dumb.

Hope in the Promises of God.

God remembers His promises to His people as a whole.

God remembers His goodness towards us individually.

Jesus Christ is our Hope.