1. The Heart Cry of Infertility Turned into the Song of Hope

2. Introduction The first Christmas began in a time of despair…
The first two people in the Christmas story had their own private season of despair…

3. Introduction But God spoke a message of hope into the despair
A message that erupted in the Song of Hope!

4. Faithful but BARREN A Truly Righteous Couple
A Truly Hopeless Situation
Still Faithful in Their Duties

5. TROUBLING Visit, OVERWHELMING News
Angel Gabriel Shows Up!
Great news!
Prayers have been heard!
You Will Have a Son!
An Extraordinary Son!

6. TROUBLING Visit, OVERWHELMING News
Angel Gabriel Shows Up!
Great news!
But Zechariah Doubts…
How can I be sure of this?

7. Doubts Quickly SILENCED
Gabriel Speaks…
The Sign—Struck Dumb!
Silently Addresses the Crowd
He went to his home…

8. MIRACULOUS Conception and Birth
Elizabeth Conceived!
She Kept Herself Hidden
Joyful, Wondrous Birth

9. Birth FORETELLS the Coming MESSIAH!
God’s Silence Ended
God Remembers
He Will Send the Deliverer!
John Will Be His Forerunner

10. Conclusion In Spite of Dismay In the Face of Hopelessness God Hears
God Is Working!