Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], 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, because your petition [in prayer] was heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

Now Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him, and he prophesied, saying, Verse ConceptsPraise, Manner And Methods OfProphesyingBeing Filled With The Spirit

The people [outside in the court] were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering about his long delay in the temple. Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

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