I. The Birth and Naming of John (Luke 1:57-66)
A. Rejoicing at John’s birth. (Luke 1:57-58)
B. A conflict over names. (Luke 1:59-63)
C. Able to speak again. (Luke 1:64-66)

II. Zacharias’s Prophecy (Luke 1:67-80)
A. Praise to God for coming to redeem his people. (Luke 1:67-75)
B. Commission to John as forerunner to the Messiah. (Luke 1:76-80)
1) He will go before the Lord to prepare the way for him.
2) He will give God’s people the knowledge of salvation.