The Gospel According to Luke
Zechariah’s Tips on How to Share the Good News
Luke 1:68-80
The reason for this narrative
• Luke’s purpose for writing this Gospel is to share the Good News.
• In this passage Zechariah proclaims the Good News and appoints John to do the same in preparation for the ministry of Jesus.
Zechariah’s tips on sharing
• Always give God the glory. – v. 68a
• Don’t complicate the message. – v. 68b
• Use understandable language. – vv. 69-73
• Direct people’s attention to the need beyond the need. – vv. 74-75
• Understand that God has chosen to use you. – vv. 76-80