First, his name is John (57-66). God was kind to Elizabeth and granted her a son as he promised. When the child was to be circumcised, she declared his name was John. Everyone was surprised since none of her relatives had this name so they motioned to the father and he wrote on a tablet, 'His name is John.' Then his tongue was loosened and he began praising God. Silent training ended and Zechariah praised God who is faithful to keep his promises. Second, a horn of salvation for us (67-75). Zechariah was then filled with the Holy Spirit and broke into a prophetic song. His first theme is not John but Jesus. He calls Jesus a horn of salvation. The horns of an animal are used to fight off enemies and predators. Jesus is the mighty horn of our salvation who defeated sin and the devil through his death and resurrection. The coming of the Messiah is God's tender mercy in remembering his covenant with Abraham (72-73). Third, the rising sun from heaven (76-80). Zechariah also prophesied that his son John would be a prophet of the Most High who would go on ahead of the Lord to prepare his way. Jesus is our rising sun who gives us new life and light.
Application: Praise you Father for Jesus the horn of my salvation and the rising sun.
One Word: Jesus, the horn of our salvation