Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



In the days of Herod king of Judaea there was a priest called Zechariah, who belonged to the division of Abijah; he had a wife who belonged to 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, "Fear not, Zechariah, your prayer has been heard; your wife Elizabeth will bear a son to you, and you must call his name John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

And Zechariah his father was filled with the holy Spirit; he prophesied in these words, Verse ConceptsPraise, Manner And Methods OfProphesyingBeing Filled With The Spirit

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

Then they made signs to the father, to find out what he wanted the child to be called, Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People