The outworking of the providence of God in Zechariah and Elizabeth and John and us. I. VV5-7 God’s hard providences for the faithful people of God. II. VV8-13 God’s ordinary providences further the extraordinary purposes of God. III. VV13-17 God’s extraordinary providences fulfill the prior promises of God. IV. VV 18-25 None of God’s providences are frustrated by the fickleness of God’s people.