Luke 1:68-79
1:68 a he has visited and redeemed his people: This recalls the exodus from Egypt, when God rescued his people from Pharaoh (Exod 3:7-10 b, 17-20 c).1:69 d He has sent us a mighty Savior (literally has raised up a horn of salvation for us): A “horn of salvation” was the horn of a powerful animal such as a ram or an ox. To “raise up a horn” implies strength and power (see also Pss 89:24 e; 132:17 f).
• from the royal line of his servant David: See study note on Luke 1:32-33.
1:71 g saved from our enemies: The people of Israel hoped for rescue from their physical enemies, the Romans; Jesus brought salvation from sin, Satan, and death.
Summary for Luke 1:76-77: 1:76-77 h And you, my little son: Zechariah turned from speaking about the coming Messiah to address his newborn son, John, who would prepare the Messiah’s way.
• called the prophet of the Most High: John was the last and greatest in the line of Old Testament prophets (see 7:28 i).
• prepare the way for the Lord: See Isa 40:3 j.
1:78 k the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us: The Messiah is identified in the Old Testament as a light shining in darkness (Isa 9:2 l; 42:6-7 m; 49:6 n; Mal 4:2 o).
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