Advent through the Eyes of Elizabeth

On the First Sunday of Advent

Dr. Vince McLaughlin’s Teaching Manuscript:

Luke 1:24-25; 39-45; 59-66

Excerpt from Homily Notes:

God used unlikely people to prepare the way for the forerunner of the Savior! We know that both Elizabeth and Zechariah were holy people but somewhat unremarkable by world standards: "Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commands and decrees blamelessly (Luke 1:6).”

The inability to bear a child is a common theme in the Bible. In ancient times, barrenness was considered a disgrace. But time and again, we see these barren women having great faith in God, and God rewards them with a child. Elizabeth was sad but never became bitter because of her barrenness... (click the link above to continue reading)