Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



During the reign of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was 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 told him, "Stop being afraid, Zechariah, because 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

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

So they motioned to the baby's father to see what he wanted to name him. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People

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