Luke 1:67-79 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,… I. Let us join Zacharias in his song of praise for that great deliverance of which John was the harbinger. The blessings here celebrated were not confined to Jews, but are common to all God's " people. Salvation is ever the same in substance, and much the same in its form and means. II. It becomes us to be thankful that the light of the gospel has visited our own land in particular. Through God's mercy we have been lifted out of idolatry, impurity, and misery, into the knowledge of the truth. Let us see that the "light" is shining into our hearts, and that we are walking in it. III. Deliverance from enemies through the gospel. Saved from sin; taken out of the power of our spiritual foes. IV. Serving God without fear. 1. External peace and security. 2. Internal state of mind produced by religion. At peace with God; delighting in Him as a Father and Friend. (James Foote, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,WEB: His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying, |
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