Luke 1:70 Commentary and Bible Study

This was the consistent message of the prophets, the chief subject of all prophecy. Going right back to the beginning of prophecy, to the beginning of the world, God has been speaking to the human race about the coming Deliverer of mankind. Mankind has always needed prophecy, since without a Messiah, a Saviour, a Redeemer, God has nothing to say to the world. Man needs to be saved, not just to be taught. Sin must to be removed before God can have any dealings with any man, woman, or child. Therefore forgiveness comes first, and when God comes into our world and visits mankind, he must come as a Redeemer.Not every prophet spoke of the Christ being descended from David – that came in due time, when it was appropriate – but they all spoke of one who would overcome the powers of darkness, even from the very first prophecy in Genesis 3:15. As soon as the fall took place, we needed a horn of salvation.In every prophecy God is speaking. Though it comes out of the mouth of his chosen prophets, it is his word, and he watches over every syllable of it. God’s word is the perfect means of communication with man. He does not appear in visible form to each one, but he speaks. Because we have been given the gift of speech, we should be able to receive his word. The darkness of the human understanding prevents it, but that is our responsibility, not the Lords. The word comes out of the prophets’ mouths, and it comes out of their hearts also. They do not speak as sound systems, but the word of God passes through their understanding, at least in part, even though they may not fully understand all that they say. They prophesy with joy at the good news from heaven, and with heaviness of heart at the solemn pronouncements of judgment from the Lord. They are engaged with their own thoughts and their own words. They offer themselves wholly to the Lord to be his mouthpieces.