PROPHETIC CHARADES AND THE COMING OF JESUS (LUKE 1:5-25)

As we head into the Christmas season, we’re diving into a brand-new series through the Gospel of Luke — a book that begins before the birth of Jesus and sets the stage for the greatest story ever told. In today’s message, we explore Luke 1 and meet Zechariah and Elizabeth — a faithful, godly couple living with decades of disappointment, unanswered prayers, and deep longing. We’ll look at how Luke anchors the Christmas story in concrete history, why Zechariah’s once-in-a-lifetime Temple moment matters, and what their story teaches us about waiting, prayer, and trusting God’s timing.