And you, my child,
shall be called Prophet of the Most High,
for you shall go before the Lord
to prepare the way for him,
Commentaries
1:57 - 1:80
Birth of John the Baptist.
John’s birth fulfills the angel’s words. Only when Zechariah joins the divine plan and confirms his son’s name does he regain his speech and praise the Lord. Zechariah’s canticle (67-79) recognizes the Lord’s power to care for his people and fulfill his promises; it also praises the coming of the Messiah, for whom John, his son, will prepare the way.
Commentaries
Birth of John the Baptist.
John’s birth fulfills the angel’s words. Only when Zechariah joins the divine plan and confirms his son’s name does he regain his speech and praise the Lord. Zechariah’s canticle (67-79) recognizes the Lord’s power to care for his people and fulfill his promises; it also praises the coming of the Messiah, for whom John, his son, will prepare the way.