Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



In the days when Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest whose name was Zechariah, who belonged to the division of Abijah. His wife was also a descendant 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, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you must name him John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

Now his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he uttered the following prophecy: Verse ConceptsPraise, Manner And Methods OfProphesyingBeing Filled With The Spirit

Meanwhile the people kept waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the sanctuary. Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

So they began to make signs to his father to find out what he might wish him to be named. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People