A Horn of Salvation

Luke 1:67-80

Key Verse 1:69 “He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David”

1. Read verse 67. How does the prophecy of Zechariah end up prophecy? What happens to Zechariah when Zechariah had given his new born baby name ‘John’? (62-64, 67) Why does he praise the Lord? (68). How does God do to save his people from their enemies? (69-71). What does the word ‘a horn of salvation’ imply about Jesus?(69) Who are our enemies and why do we need ‘a horn of salvation’? (71)

2. What are the reasons why God raises a horn of salvation for his people? (72-75) What is God’s holy covenant given to Abraham? (Gen.22:16-18) What can we learn about God who remembers and keeps his covenant? How can Jesus enable us to serve God without fear in holiness and righteousness and how long? (74,75). What does it mean to you to serve God without fear all your days?

3. Read verses 76-80. Who will the child be called and why? (76) What knowledge will he give to his people? (77) What does the ‘rising sun from heaven’ do to the people? (78,79). How does the child grow and where does he live?(80)