Birth of John the Baptist
Series Life & Work of Jesus Christ
John's Birth Announced (Luke 1.1-25)
Malachi 3.1
I. The Parents of John the Baptist (verses 5-7)
A. Their pedigree. (verse 5).
B. Their character. (verse 6).
C. Their circumstances (verse 7)(1 Peter 1.7)
II. The prophecy concerning John the Baptist (verses 8-17)
A. The time and place (verses 8-11) (1) Priestly ministrations. (2) A holy task (Proverbs 16.33). (3) The time of incense (verse 10) (4) An angel appeared. (cf. Hebrews 1.14).
B. The encouragement. (verses 12-13a)(Psalm 141.1-10).
C. The message (verses 13b-17). (1) A personal message (verse 13a)(Cf. James 5.16). (2) A public blessing (verse 14). (3) A powerful effect. (i) Greatness (ii) Mastery (iii) Indwelling of the Holy Spirit. (iv) Effective ministry.
III. The performing of that promised (verses 18-25)
A. Zacharias' unbelief (verses 18).
B. Zacharias struck dumb (verses 19-23). He learns the honour of his messenger to see the folly of his unbelief. (v.21-23)
C. Conclusion:
Our failures do not thwart God's purposes.
Sermon ID | 78191415381117 |
Duration | 41:05 |
Date | Jul 7, 2019 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | Luke 1:1-25 |