ISB ~ Luke 1 v68 - 79

The Benedictus (Latin for “blessed”) praises God for his faithfulness to Israel and his careful orchestration of salvation history. At the climax of this plan is Jesus, whose coming fulfills God’s covenant oaths (1) to establish David’s throne forever (2 Sam 7:12-16; Ps 89:1-4, 26-37), and (2) to bless all nations through Abraham’s descendants (Gen 22:1618) (CCC 422, 706).