Season of Joy
The Forerunner vs. The King
December 4, 2022
Review
• Zechariah and Elizabeth’s great wait for a child was over.
• The nation of Israel’s great wait for God to fulfill his promises was over.
The Framing Verse
“For nothing will be impossible with God!” (Luke 1:37 ESV)
Contrasts: Jesus is greater!
• Zechariah received his news
• Elizabeth was given the gift of a womb opened, Mary the miracle of a
• Jesus is called
• John was the forerunner, but Jesus was the coming King!
• In the eyes of culture, Elizabeth’s conception relieved
• Zechariah required a sign, but Mary knew that “no word from God will ever fail.”
Like Mary, let’s trust that nothing will be impossible with God!