Study Questions for December 8, 2024

Read: Luke 1:57-80 and Wesley's Hymn, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."

  1. What language do you find in the Christmas hymn that is also in Zechariah's song of praise?
  2. What questions about the coming of Jesus are raised and answered by the song of Zechariah?
  3. What Old Testament passages can you cross-reference with Zechariah's song?
  4. Zechariah's song is like a present wrapped by verses 1:69 and 78-78, which form a parenthesis around the content of biblical history and prophecy. Using those parenthetical passages, what is the focus of the coming of the Lord?
  5. What does this say about the content of the character of Jesus? (i.e. His purpose and leadership)
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