In which era was the birth of John the Baptist Foretold?
In the time of Herod King of Judea
Why were Zechariah and Elizabeth childless?
Elizabeth was not able to conceive and they were both very old
Who was Zechairah serving as?
priest before God
What was the name of the angel that appeared to Zechariah?
Gabriel
How was Zechariah chosen to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense?
by lot
Give an account of what happened when Zechariah was burning incense in the temple
An angel appeared and Zechariah was gripped with fear. The angel told Zechariah to not be afraid, his prayer has been heard. His wife Elizabeth will bear him a son and he is to call him John.
The angel said that he will be a joy and delight to Zechariah and many will rejoice because of his birth. He will be great in the sight of the Lord.He is never to take wine or other fermented drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit before he is born.
He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous- to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
For how long was Zechariah silent?
until the day the rejoice of John’s birth happen
What did people realize when Zechariah came out of the temple and couldn’t speak?
People realized he had seen a vision in the temple for he kept making signs but he was unable to speak
Why was John silent?
Because he did not believe angel Gabriel’s words.
For how long did Elizabeth hid in seclusion when she was pregnant?
5 months
Is it true that not being able to conceive was considered a disgrace back then?
Yes.
In which month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy did God send angel Gabriel to Nazareth?
Sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy
What did angel Gabriel tell Mary about her son that she will conceive and give birth to?
Gabriel said that she is to call him Jesus, He will be great and will be the son of the Most High. The Lord will give him the throne of his father David, he will reign over Jacob’s descendant forever. His kingdom will never end
What happened when Elizabeth heard Mary’s rgeeting?
The baby leaped in her womb, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit
For how long did Mary Stay with Elizabeth?
3 months
How did people react when Elizabeth gave birth to a son?
They shared her joy
What did people want to name John?
After his father Zechariah
What did Zechariah do when his tongue was set free?
Zechariah praised God
When was Zechariah’s mouth opened?
When Zechariah asked for a writing tablet and wrote ‘His name is John’
What was the reaction of people when Zechariah’s mouth opened?
They were filled with awe and they kept talking about it.
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Chapter 1128
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