Faithful parents, Mary and Joseph, take Jesus to the temple where He is met by Simeon and Anna who have an answer to the question, "Who is this Child?" He is God's salvation and the redemption of Jerusalem.
It is now Zechariah's turn to offer praise to God for His gift - and yes, he praises the Lord for his son, John, but first, He praises God for the One to whom his son will point, the Deliverer, the One who saves His people from their sin.
At Trinity Grace Church, we do what we do for the Glory of God and the Good of the People. In doing so, we are following the Lord's lead, as He does what He does for His glory and our good.