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12/6/2020
Behold, I will send you Elijah the Prophet…
Matthew 11:12-15 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. He who has ears, let him hear.
The Priest Prepares The Way Of The Lord
Luke 1:5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.
Blameless Faith Recognizes The Need Of Sacrifice For Sin
Luke 1:6-7 Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations blamelessly. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.
The Worship Of God Calls Us To Assemble Regularly
Luke 1:8-10 Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot according to the custom of the priesthood to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. When the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside.
Angels Minister In The Presence Of God
Luke 1:11-12 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear.
The Lord Knows Of Our Deepest Needs
Luke 1:13-15 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son and you are to give him the name John. He will be a joy and delight to you and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.
Spiritual Effectiveness Is Lessened By Substance Abuse
Luke 1:15 …he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth.
Reconciliation Can Only Happen By Revival
Luke 1:16 -17 Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. He will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous–to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Knowing Biblical Truth Is Different Than Living It
Luke 1:18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.”
Unbelief Has Consequence
Luke 1:19-20 The angel answered, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. Now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time.”
The Supernatural Power Of God Is Real!
Luke 1:21-22 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
A Pregnancy Can Change The Future!
Luke 1:23-25 When his time of service was completed, he returned home. After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days He has shown His favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”