The First Songs of Christmas: The Benedictus

Welcome & Call to Worship: Isaiah 9:2-7

Song of Praise: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"

Song of Praise: "Mighty To Save"

Scripture Reading & Candle Lighting: Luke 1:5-25

Song of Preparation: "Sing We the Song of Emmanuel"

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:57-80

Sermon: "The First Songs of Christmas: The Benedictus"

• Observations
  1. The Good News was preached to Jews first, specifically Jews of humble status.
  2. Zechariah praises the Lord.
  3. Zechariah praises the Lord for His promised Messiah.
  4. Zechariah blesses his newborn son John.
• Applications
  1. We meet God by knowing His Word.
  2. We meet God by singing His praises.
  3. We meet God by participating in the Lord’s Supper.

Song of Response: "Do It Again"

Benediction: Numbers 6:4-6: "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance[c] upon you and give you peace."

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