A Funny Thing Happened at the Altar of Incense

I. ALTAR OF INCENSE

A. Two Decent People, vv5-7
1. Zacharias, priest
a. course of Abijah, 1 Chron 24:10 (8th course)
2. Elizabeth, wife
a. barren
b. cousin to Mary, Lk 1:36

B. Temple Duties Performed, vv8-11
1. Zach under 50 years old, Nu 4:3 (30-50 years of age)
2. Incense, daily (Ex 30:7-8) Time of prayers (Acts 3)
3. Nadab, Abihu & strange fire, Lev 10:1-7

C. Troublesome Dread Prevails, vv12-23
1. Answered prayer, vv12-13a
2. Announcement of John, vv13b-17
3. Admonished unbelief, vv18-23

D. Triumphant Divine Prophecy, vv24-25
1. God’s plans will come to pass
a. the Father will be glorified
b. Jesus Christ will be exalted

II. APPLICATION OF INCENSE

A. Preparing a People for the Lord

B. Place of Silence in the Lord

C. Proclamation of the Gospel Exalting the Lord