24 December, Mass in the Morning: Year A
1st Reading: 2Samuel:7: 1-5.8-11.16: The kingdom of
David will always stand secure before the Lord.
Gospel: Luke: 1:67-79: Our God from high will bring the rising Sun
to visit us.
Zachariah’s Inspired Prophecy: God’s Saviour and Forerunner.
Zachariah’s
song is known as the Benedictus to many worshipers. It is a prophecy about the
Messiah and his forerunner, John the Baptist. The person and ministry of both
are predicted and proclaimed.
1. Zachariah was filled with the Holy
Spirit:
2. Part 1: God’s Saviour:
a.
The
One through whom God visited and redeemed His people.
b.
The
mighty Saviour of David’s house.
c.
The
One prophesied:
i.
The
time: since the world began.
ii.
The
prediction: He will save us from our enemies.
d.
The
One who fulfilled the promised mercy and covenant, the oath made to Abraham.
i.
Enable
us to serve God without fear.
ii.
Enable
us to live righteously and serve God forever.
3. Part 2: God’s forerunner, John the
Baptist:
a.
To
be called the prophet of the Most High.
b.
To
prepare the Lord’s way.
c.
To
proclaim salvation: Forgiveness of sins.
d.
To
proclaim the rise of the heavenly Son.
i.
Through
God’s mercy
ii.
To
give light
4. John’s childhood fulfills the
prophecy (v.80).
Thought: The
crying need of the hour is for believers to grow in the Lord Jesus Christ-to
grow strong in the spirit.
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