John’s Birth and the Benedictus

August 27, 2023 AM, Luke 1:57-80.

Scripture reading: Ruth 3:1ff

The focus of John the Baptist and of his dad is on CHRIST. Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. Zacharias said, Blessed is the Lord God of Israel. They explained why they said these things. Like those blessed saints of old, we too should be worshipping God in holy service.