Songs of the Bible: Zechariah’s Song

Zechariah’s Song

• The Prophecy: Zechariah would prophecy that John the Baptist, his son, would start the redeeming of Israel (through Jesus).
• Key Imagery: * “Horn”: Represents strength.
  • “Rising Sun”: Refers to Jesus.
• The Mission: The Messiah was thought to rescue them from enemies, but he would rescue them from sin.
• John’s Role: John would prepare the way by:
  • Giving knowledge of salvation through forgiveness.
• Old Testament Images Used:
  • “Horn”
  • “Abraham”
  • “Rising Sun”
  • “Living in darkness”