Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest of Abijah’s division named Zechariah. His wife was 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, Zechariah,
because your prayer has been heard.
Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son,
and you will name him John.
Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

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

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary. Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

So they motioned to his father to find out what he wanted him to be called. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People

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