1. God can Turn your Marks of Sin into Memorials of Grace- It’s not a license to sin, or a reward for sin, but we often grow in grace when we are disciplined.- Zechariah had nine months to reflect on God’s promise to him. - Meditate on God’s Word in the midst of difficult times!
2. Jesus is our Horn of Salvation - What does that mean? Not a horn that you blow. - Psalm 92:9-10 gives us a picture of what it stood for: Weapon!- There are only two instances of the phrase “horn of salvation” in the Old Testament and they are references to God, not man.- God is his defense (his shield) and his offense (his deadly and powerful horn).- He is a horn of salvation because he uses his power to secure and protect his people.
3. Our Role is to Point to Christ!- While this message is called “The Other Christmas Baby”, you see that there isn’t much about him here. We find out his name, John, and his purpose…proclamation.- Two big ways that we can point the lost people to Jesus this Christmas season. - Share the message! Let your actions back up your words. - Be generous!