Thematic Bible: Father of john the baptist


Thematic Bible



There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a priest named Zechariah. He was of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron. Her name was Elizabeth. Verse ConceptsPriests, Types Of In Nt TimesServanthood, And Worship Of GodSubdivisionsNamed Gentile RulersTimes Of People

Have no fear Zechariah, said the angel, for God has heard your prayer. Your wife Elisabeth will have a son and his name will be John. Verse ConceptsBarren WomenAnswered PrayerChildbirthHeraldAngel, AnnouncementsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Answered Prayer

His father Zechariah was filled with Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, Verse ConceptsPraise, Manner And Methods OfProphesyingBeing Filled With The Spirit

The people were waiting for Zechariah. They were surprised he was in the Temple for such a long time. Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

They made signs to his father, what he would have him called. Verse ConceptsAsking Particular QuestionsPeople Naming People