Rejoice: Christmas Meditations (Lesson 2 - The Testimony of Zacharias)

Fellowship Baptist Church

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Luke 1:67-79 (Luke 1:5-23 & 57-79; Jeremiah 33:1-3; Malachi 4:5-6; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 41:3; 68:19; 2 Timothy 1:8-12; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:3-5 & 13-16; John 1:29; Titus 3:5-7; Matthew 5:9)

Zacharias’s testimony is a powerful declaration of God’s enduring love and mercy. It is a song of salvation, forgiveness, and redemption—a reminder of a God who sees the hurting, brings healing, and relentlessly pursues His people.
This testimony challenges us to trust God’s promises, embrace His calling, rest in His grace, and live as ‘peace people,’ sharing His love and light with the world.

Series description:

The Christmas season present us with an opportunity to reflect on the character of God, and let truth we discover change us!

In this 3 lesson series, we will consider the reflective testimonies of three prominent characters in the Christmas story. Each one will offer to us a unique perspective on God’s working in the world, and what that means for each of us.

Ultimately we will be challenged to resist the consumerism and individualism that dominates our society during this time of year, and to instead humble ourselves, rest in the blessings of God, and commit to being ambassadors of hope, peace, and salvation to those around us

​Rejoice: Christmas Meditations Lesson 2: The Testimony of Zacharias I. The Context
A. God working in the lives of Zacharias & Elisabeth
B. God teaching Zacharias to trust
II. The Content
A. a recognition of God’s enduring love
B. a challenge to obedient living
C. an embrace of God’s calling
III. The Conclusion
A. thanking God for His mercy
B. celebrating the power of the Gospel

Lesson 2 - Handout