Dayspring From on High

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Speaker: Tyler Estes
Scripture: Luke 1:76-79
December 19, 2021

Sermon Outline

1. Introduction: The winter solstice helps us to enter into Zechariah’s prophecy.
2. To whom is the light given?

• To those who sit in darkness (v. 79).

• Darkness of delusion.

• Darkness of depravity.

• Darkness of despondency.

• To those who sit in the shadow of death (v. 79).

3. What is this light that is given?

• Not just light generally but a sunrise (v. 78)

• Jesus shines as light to us:

  • By revealing.

  • By reviving.

  • By directing.

4. For what reason is this light given?

• Because of his tender mercy (v. 78).

• Because he is faithful to keep his promises.

5. For what purpose is this light given?

• That we might serve God (v. 74).

  • “Without fear.”

  • “In holiness and righteousness.”

  • “Before him.”

  • “All our days.”

• To guide our feet into the way of peace (v. 79).

6. Application

• Gratitude: We have clearer and brighter knowledge of this sunrise than the Old Testament saints did.

• Focus on God’s promises.

• Imitate God by showing tender mercy to others.

• The light of the gospel is all-encompassing: Live all of life in fullness of life and fullness of joy.

• Are you still sitting in the darkness of your sin? Repent, believe in Christ, and be saved.