05 Luke 1.57-80 (The Benedictus)

I. Background
II. Birth of John the Baptist (1:57-66)
III. Zechariah’s Prophecy (1:67-80)
IV. What now?
1. Prophecy
a. The means of prophecy
b. The mode of prophecy
c. The message of prophecy
d. The proof of prophecy
1 Kings 17:1 / Deuteronomy 18:20-22
e. The misuse of prophecy
Matthew 24:36 / Deuteronomy 18:20
f. The Continuation of prophecy
1 Corinthians 12:8,10 / Hebrews 1:1-2
2. Children & Career
Acts 5:35-39
a. Train them in the way of the Lord
Proverbs 22:6
b. Teach them whatever skills you may have
c. Release them to the Lord
3. The Promises of God
Malachi 3:1