Humble Beginnings - (W. 2 - Luke 1:5-25)

Get dice, and illustration to show how active God was.

“Preparing People for Jesus”

Luke 1:5-25.

Holmon Commentary said that the main idea in these verses is that “God used unlikely people to prepare the way for the forerunner of the Savior.”

Context:

Every word in Scripture matters!

God is actively involved in using people, unlikely people, to prepare for the Savior to come.

Luke illustrates this truth by mentioning 8 different people in these verses: Zacharias, Elisabeth, Abia (Neh 12:4), Aaron, King Herod, the priests (approximately 18,000), and the angel Gabriel.

God was active!!!

Proverbs 21:1 KJV 1900

The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: He turneth it whithersoever he will.

God is so active in achieving His plans!! This is such a cool truth, because it reminds us that all things come together for God’s purposes.

1. The Role of Each Character

Again, these people listed out are ALL vessels that prepared for the coming of Jesus!

Herod

he built the temple for the Jews.

Without the temple, Zacharias wouldn’t have been able to hear from the angels.

Abia

Aaron

Reminds us of the priestly duties.

Lots

Roles

Zacharias **Somehow** found a

Zacharias & Elisabeth

2. The Message for Zacharias

Don’t be afraid.

Your personal prayer will be answered.

Your Son is going to lead people to Jesus

John 1:6-9 - this is the introduction John gave John the Baptist.