After 430 years of God’s apparent silence, the birth of John the Baptist announces that the covenant-keeping God has visited and redeemed His people. Zacharias’ “Benedictus” ties together Abraham, David, the Exodus, and the coming Christ, showing that Advent is not sentimental waiting but covenant anticipation. John is the forerunner sent “in the spirit and power of Elijah” to prepare the way, but Jesus is the true Dayspring from on high, shining light into the darkness and guiding our feet into the way of peace. Join us as we consider what it means to live as people who have been visited, redeemed, and sent as lights into the world.
