Luke 1:68-70
“Blessed is the Lord God of Israel,
For He has visited and redeemed His people,
And has raised up a horn of salvation for us
In the house of His servant David,
As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets,
Who have been since the world began,

Application: 

When Elizabeth gave birth to John, her neighbors and relatives celebrated the Lord’s mercy alongside her (1:57–58). Everyone assumed that the child would be named after his father, but Elizabeth insisted that his name would be John (1:59–60). When they asked Zechariah, who was still unable to speak, he confirmed this in writing: “His name is John” (1:62–63). At that moment, his ability to speak was restored, and he began to praise God (1:64). Fear and awe came over everyone, and they began to wonder, “What then will this child become?” (1:65–66).

Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and responded to the question everyone was asking (1:67). His song of praise is known as the Benedictus, which derives from the Latin phrase “Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel” (1:68): Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel. He worshiped God for the redemption and salvation He was providing for His people through the Messiah, just as He had promised long ago (1:68–75). 

Regarding Zechariah’s son, John, he would be a prophet of the Most High, preparing the way for the Lord, as foretold by the Old Testament prophets (see Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1). John would introduce Israel to her Messiah (see John 1:29–36). He grew up and became strong in spirit, spending considerable time in the wilderness as he prepared for his future public ministry (Luke 1:80).

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 960.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

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