Why should we not treat Zacharias' prophecy in Luke 1 as just human wishful thinking?
Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, so his prophecy was not merely the wishful thinking of an average Jew or priest. What he spoke was the mind of God being spoken through him, confirming the Holy Spirit was active before Pentecost.
Les teaches that many wrongly assume the Holy Spirit was not on the scene before Pentecost, but Zacharias being filled with the Holy Spirit proves otherwise. This filling demonstrates Zacharias was not just mouthing the heart desires of an average Jew or priest—wishful thinking. Instead, the following verses are actually the mind of God being spoken through this man. His prophecy begins by blessing the Lord God of Israel, showing God's program was then focused on Israel after dealing with the Gentiles for 2,000 years from Adam to Abraham.
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Why was Zacharias's prophecy in Luke 1 not wishful thinking?
Zacharias's prophecy after being filled with the Holy Spirit was not wishful thinking; it was prompted by the Holy Spirit that filled him.
Was Zacharias's prophecy in Luke 1:68 prompted by the Holy Spirit or by his own wishful thinking?
Zacharias's prophecy after John's birth was prompted by the Holy Spirit that filled him, not by wishful thinking from a nationalistic, patriotic, religious Jew.
What does the prophecy of Zacharias in Luke 1 say about Israel's expectation of safety?
Zacharias' prophecy in Luke 1:67-68, spoken after his speech was restored, describes exactly what Israel is looking for today: safety from their enemies.