Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Verse ConceptsPriests, Types Of In Nt TimesServanthood, And Worship Of GodSubdivisionsNamed Gentile RulersTimes Of People

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: Verse ConceptsPraise, Manner And Methods OfProphesyingBeing Filled With The Spirit

The people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering at his delay in the temple. Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People