Luke 1:57-80.
Luke 1.57-80
The Birth of John the Baptist
When Elizabeth's son was born, her neighbors and relatives heard how
kind the Lord had been to her, and they too were glad.
Eight days later they did for the child what the Law of Moses
commands. They were going to name him Zechariah, after his father.
But Elizabeth said, "No! His name is John."
The people argued, "No one in your family has ever been named John."
So they motioned to Zechariah to find out what he wanted to name his
son.
Zechariah asked for a writing tablet. Then he wrote, "His name is
John." Everyone was amazed. Right away, Zechariah started speaking
and praising God.
All the neighbors were frightened because of what had happened, and
everywhere in the hill country people kept talking about these things.
Everyone who heard about this wondered what this child would grow up
to be. They knew that the Lord was with him.
Zechariah Praises the Lord
The Holy Spirit came upon Zechariah, and he began to speak:
Praise the Lord, the God of Israel! He has come to save his people.
Our God has given us a mighty Savior from the family of David his
servant. Long ago the Lord promised by the words of his holy prophets
to save us from our enemies and from everyone who hates us. God said
he would be kind to our people and keep his sacred promise. He told
our ancestor Abraham that he would rescue us from our enemies. Then we
could serve him without fear, by being holy and good as long as we
live.
You, my son, will be called a prophet of God in heaven above. You will
go ahead of the Lord to get everything ready for him. You will tell
his people that they can be saved when their sins are forgiven. God's
love and kindness will shine upon us like the sun that rises in the
sky. On us who live in the dark shadow of death this light will shine
to guide us into a life of peace.
As John grew up, God's Spirit gave him great power. John lived in the
desert until the time he was sent to the people of Israel."
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and shedding his blood for me. Three days later
you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into my
heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
The Birth of John the Baptist
When Elizabeth's son was born, her neighbors and relatives heard how
kind the Lord had been to her, and they too were glad.
Eight days later they did for the child what the Law of Moses
commands. They were going to name him Zechariah, after his father.
But Elizabeth said, "No! His name is John."
The people argued, "No one in your family has ever been named John."
So they motioned to Zechariah to find out what he wanted to name his
son.
Zechariah asked for a writing tablet. Then he wrote, "His name is
John." Everyone was amazed. Right away, Zechariah started speaking
and praising God.
All the neighbors were frightened because of what had happened, and
everywhere in the hill country people kept talking about these things.
Everyone who heard about this wondered what this child would grow up
to be. They knew that the Lord was with him.
Zechariah Praises the Lord
The Holy Spirit came upon Zechariah, and he began to speak:
Praise the Lord, the God of Israel! He has come to save his people.
Our God has given us a mighty Savior from the family of David his
servant. Long ago the Lord promised by the words of his holy prophets
to save us from our enemies and from everyone who hates us. God said
he would be kind to our people and keep his sacred promise. He told
our ancestor Abraham that he would rescue us from our enemies. Then we
could serve him without fear, by being holy and good as long as we
live.
You, my son, will be called a prophet of God in heaven above. You will
go ahead of the Lord to get everything ready for him. You will tell
his people that they can be saved when their sins are forgiven. God's
love and kindness will shine upon us like the sun that rises in the
sky. On us who live in the dark shadow of death this light will shine
to guide us into a life of peace.
As John grew up, God's Spirit gave him great power. John lived in the
desert until the time he was sent to the people of Israel."
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and shedding his blood for me. Three days later
you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into my
heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
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