The Forgiveness of Their Sins

I. GOSPEL EXPOSITION, Luke 1:57-80
A. John the Baptist Born

1. a visit from Gabriel, vv4-23
2. the birth of John, vv57-66
   B. Zachariah’s Prophecy, vv67-80

II. GOSPEL PROPOSITION, Luke 1:78-79
A. God with Us (incarnation), v78

1. Sun of Righteousness, Mal 4:2
2. Immanuel, Matt 1:23, Isa 7:14
   B. Give Light in Darkness (illumination), v79a
3. Light of the World, John 8:12
4. Light Shone in Darkness, Isa 9:2; Psa 23:4
   C. Guide Feet into Peace (instruction), v79b
5. No Peace for the Wicked, Isa 48:22
6. Know Peace with God, Rom 5:1
7. Know Instruction from God, Psa 25:12

III. GOSPEL CONSIDERATIONS, Luke 1:77-79
A. Knowledge of Salvation, v77 (intimacy)

1. Is Christ’s life born in you?
2. Is Christ’s cross illuminated to you?
3. Is Christ’s peace resting upon you?