Lucas 1

67 Zechariah, his father, filled with the Holy Spirit, spoke this prophecy:

68 "The Lord, the God of Israel, he is wonderful, for he has come to his people and set them free. 69 He has given us a great Savior from the line of his servant David, 70 as he promised through his holy prophets long ago. 71 He promised to save us from our enemies, from those who hate us. 72 He was merciful to our fathers, remembering his holy agreement— 73 the promise that he made to our father Abraham. 74 He gives us freedom from fear and rescues us from our enemies, 75 so we can serve him by doing what is good and right for our whole lives. 76 Even though you are only a small child, you will be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way, 77 providing knowledge of salvation to his people through the forgiveness of their sins. 78 Through God’s caring kindness to us, heaven’s dawn will break upon us 79 to shine on those who live in darkness and under the shadow of death, and to guide us along the path of peace."