The second canticle of Advent that we find in Luke’s gospel is the song of Zachariah (often called the Benedictus). It explodes with themes of God’s greatness, God’s goodness and an expression of true delight in God’s grace.
As with the other three songs, this one has a context. Here was an elderly Jewish couple whose marriage had been overshadowed by decades of disappointment. However, we are told both individuals had remained faithful to God. Enter the angel Gabriel with some shocking news that took Zachariah by surprise and led to his cautious and quizzing response.
Questions aplenty arise. What was God up to? Why does God sometimes use such unusual means to accomplish His purposes? Does God hear our prayers and does prayer work? How can we know if what we are praying for is something God has actually promised?
Join Pastor Jim as he walks us through Zachariah’s symphony of salvation, a proper response to the God who makes promises and fulfills all His purposes.
