Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



In the days when Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named 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

And the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to name him John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

And his father Zechariah was filled with the holy Spirit and he uttered a divine message, saying, Verse ConceptsPraise, Manner And Methods OfProphesyingBeing Filled With The Spirit

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

But they made signs to the child's father and asked him what he wished to have the child named. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People