A FATHER PROPHECIES

Introduction:

A. The Tremendous Work Of God.

1. An older couple receives a vision "of happiness."

2. A young girl receives a message of blessing.

3. God is with.

B. The Prophecy of Zacharias

Body: Luke 1: 67 - 80

I. A Father Speaks?

A. Proof that God was at work!

B. Most fathers are speechless

C. Speaks of things to come.

II. His Words Of Prophecy.

A. God has come.

1. God only came to visit once in a while?

2. He came to defend and protect (the ride of the Calvary).

B. He has kept His promise.

1. He will save His people from their enemies.

2. The greatest enemy is Satan.

3. Saved to serve.

C. The future of the child.

1. Will be prophet for the Lord.

2. Will prepare the way for Him.

D. An important message.

1. Knowledge of salvation.

2. Salvation is understood by a remission of sin.

3. Understood by realizing the mercy of God.

E. Light and guidance comes from God.

III. The Child.

A. Grew.

B. Became strong in Spirit.

1. Meaning what?

2. Was he a "strong willed child?"

3. Was he one who was "advanced for his age?"

C. Was in the desert until manifested.

1. Did his parents raise him in the desert?

2. Did he move there after "coming of age?"

Conclusion:

A. How Do You View God?

1. An order taker - "Here is what I need..."

2. The provider - "From whence cometh everything."

B. How Often Do You Praise, Magnify and Glorify Him?