I. The Fact of It II. The Misrepresentation of It III. The Significance of It

I. His Spiritual Instruction II. His Personal Growth

I. The Joyful Birth II. The Contested Naming III. The Resulting Awe

I. The Occasion II. The Significance

I. John’s Nazarite Office II. John’s Elijah-Like Power III. John’s Father’s Unbelief

I. John’s Godly Parents II. Zacharias’ Holy Calling III. Gabriel’s Glad Announcement