Gospel Blessings in John's Birth

I. PROMISED BIRTH BY SOVEREIGN GRACE

1. Elizabeth Gives Birth, vv57-66
2. Excellent Blessing of Zechariah’s Prophecy , vv67-79
3. Elijah’s Spirit, v80

II. PROPHETIC BLESSING FROM GOSPEL GRACE

1. Five Precious Truths of Gospel Grace, vv68-79
   a. promised incarnation of a Redeemer, vv68-69
   b. perfect fulfillment of God’s covenants, v70-73
   c. particular salvation unto holy, righteous service, vv74-75
   d. proclamation of God’s gospel truth, vv76-77
   e. powerful grace of gospel light, v78-79

III. PRECIOUS BENEFITS FOR GOSPEL GROWTH

1. The Gospel is Preceded by God’s Sovereign Grace
2. The Gospel is Prophetic through God’s Blessed Word
3. The Gospel is Powerful in God’s Effectual Spirit