Luke 1:70
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
since the world began--or, "from the earliest period."
John Gill Bible Commentary
As he spake, by the mouth of his holy prophets,.... Which shows not only the veracity and faithfulness of God in his promises, but the early intimations that were given by him concerning the Messiah: for it follows, which have been since world began; or from the beginning of the world; ever since the first hint of the Messiah, as the seed of the woman, that should bruise the serpent's head, was given, he was more or less spoken of. Adam, the first prophet, seems to have respect to him, when he calls his wife Eve, which signifies life; and because she should be the mother of all living. Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of him, of his second coming, which supposes his first; and Lamech may be thought to have some regard to him, when he named his son Noah, and said what he did concerning him: Christ was spoken of to Abraham, as his seed, in whom all nations of the earth should be blessed; and God spake of him by the patriarch Jacob, under the name of Shiloh, as who should spring from the tribe of Judah, before the sceptre and lawgiver were departed from it. Moses foretold that there should arise a prophet from the midst of his brethren like unto him, to whom the Israelites were to hearken. David, the prophet, often speaks of him, particularly of his death, his resurrection from the dead, his ascension to heaven, and session at God's right hand; and the evangelical prophet Isaiah predicts his birth of a virgin, and testified beforehand of the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. Micah points out the very place of his birth; and Zechariah describes the manner of his entrance into Jerusalem, as riding on an ass: to say nothing of what Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, and others, have prophesied of him, It is a common saying of the Jews (x), that "all the prophets, all of them prophesied not, "but of the days of the Messiah." The men, by whom God spoke of the Messiah, of the mission of him, and of raising up this horn of salvation, for his people, were "prophets"; men endued with a spirit of prophecy; "holy", men, who were sanctified by the Holy Ghost, and spake, as they were moved by him; and these all spake as if it were with one "mouth"; they all agree in their accounts concerning Christ, though they lived in different periods of time, from the beginning of the world, (x) T. Bab, Beracot, fol. 34. 2. & Sabbat, fol. 63. 1. Maimon. Hilchot Teshuva, c. 8. sect. 7.
Luke 1:70
Zechariah’s Song
69He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, 70as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, 71salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,
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(Through the Bible) Luke 1
By Chuck Smith2.1K1:15:12LukeLUK 1:52LUK 1:68LUK 1:70LUK 1:78In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the purpose of Jesus' coming, which is to seek and save the lost. The concept of redemption is highlighted, with the speaker noting that God has raised up the power of salvation through the house of David. The power of the gospel is emphasized as the means of salvation for those who believe. The speaker also references the prophecies concerning the Savior, which have been present since the beginning of humanity, particularly the promise to Abraham that through his seed, all nations would be blessed. The sermon concludes with a reminder of God's faithfulness to deliver his people and the need for humility and trust in his plans.
The Introduction; With a Particular Consideration of That First Prophecy, Respecting the Messiah, Recorded in Genesis 3:15.
By John Gill0ProphecyRedemptionGEN 3:15ISA 7:14LUK 1:70LUK 24:27JHN 5:39ACT 10:43ACT 26:22HEB 2:141PE 1:10REV 12:9John Gill emphasizes the significance of the first prophecy regarding the Messiah found in Genesis 3:15, which foretells the enmity between the serpent and the woman's seed. He explains that this prophecy not only highlights the coming of Jesus Christ but also affirms the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament, reinforcing the truth of the Christian faith. Gill discusses the nature of the serpent as a representation of Satan and the implications of the curse pronounced upon it, illustrating the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and evil. He asserts that the Messiah's role includes the forgiveness of sins and the destruction of Satan's power, which is central to the gospel message. The sermon concludes by affirming that the promise of salvation was made immediately after the fall, showcasing God's grace and plan for redemption.
Of the Covenant of Grace, as Exhibited in the Times of David, and the Succeeding Prophets, to the Coming of Christ.
By John Gill0Covenant of GraceProphecy and FulfillmentLUK 1:70HEB 1:1John Gill expounds on the Covenant of Grace as revealed through the times of David and the succeeding prophets leading up to Christ. He emphasizes that the covenant was foretold by prophets from the beginning, with David serving as a significant figure who typified Christ and received the assurance of God's grace. Solomon, as David's successor, also played a role in revealing the covenant's blessings, while later prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah articulated the promise of salvation, justification, and adoption through Christ. Gill highlights that the covenant's fulfillment culminates in Jesus, who embodies the ultimate blessing of grace, as foretold by the prophets. The sermon concludes by affirming that the old covenant's administration transitioned to the new covenant through Christ, marking a new era in God's revelation.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
since the world began--or, "from the earliest period."
John Gill Bible Commentary
As he spake, by the mouth of his holy prophets,.... Which shows not only the veracity and faithfulness of God in his promises, but the early intimations that were given by him concerning the Messiah: for it follows, which have been since world began; or from the beginning of the world; ever since the first hint of the Messiah, as the seed of the woman, that should bruise the serpent's head, was given, he was more or less spoken of. Adam, the first prophet, seems to have respect to him, when he calls his wife Eve, which signifies life; and because she should be the mother of all living. Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of him, of his second coming, which supposes his first; and Lamech may be thought to have some regard to him, when he named his son Noah, and said what he did concerning him: Christ was spoken of to Abraham, as his seed, in whom all nations of the earth should be blessed; and God spake of him by the patriarch Jacob, under the name of Shiloh, as who should spring from the tribe of Judah, before the sceptre and lawgiver were departed from it. Moses foretold that there should arise a prophet from the midst of his brethren like unto him, to whom the Israelites were to hearken. David, the prophet, often speaks of him, particularly of his death, his resurrection from the dead, his ascension to heaven, and session at God's right hand; and the evangelical prophet Isaiah predicts his birth of a virgin, and testified beforehand of the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. Micah points out the very place of his birth; and Zechariah describes the manner of his entrance into Jerusalem, as riding on an ass: to say nothing of what Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, and others, have prophesied of him, It is a common saying of the Jews (x), that "all the prophets, all of them prophesied not, "but of the days of the Messiah." The men, by whom God spoke of the Messiah, of the mission of him, and of raising up this horn of salvation, for his people, were "prophets"; men endued with a spirit of prophecy; "holy", men, who were sanctified by the Holy Ghost, and spake, as they were moved by him; and these all spake as if it were with one "mouth"; they all agree in their accounts concerning Christ, though they lived in different periods of time, from the beginning of the world, (x) T. Bab, Beracot, fol. 34. 2. & Sabbat, fol. 63. 1. Maimon. Hilchot Teshuva, c. 8. sect. 7.