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The Promise of a Child

The Promise of a Child

More than 400 years had passed since the Jews had been ruled by Greeks, Persians, and then Romans. They longed for God's promised king to save Israel. The temple priests in Jerusalem were divided into 24 groups, with lots drawn to select the priest who would burn incense at the altar inside the temple.

A priest named Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were old and childless. One day, Zechariah burned the incense and prayed for the promised king. Suddenly, a bright light pierced the smoke, and an angel appeared, frightening Zechariah. The angel said a son would be born to them, to be named John. Gabriel was the angels name, and he said John would be great like Elijah and bring people back to God. Zechariah could not speak afterward, but wrote Gabriels message to Elizabeth.

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The Promise of a Child

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BIble verse

Luke 1:13

NIV

Luke 1:13

But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.

"But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John." — Luke 1:13 (NIV)

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Questions & Answers (QA)

1. Who were the childless couple?

2. What position did Zechariah hold?

3. How long had the Jews been waiting for God's promised king?

4. How were temple priests divided?

5. What was chosen by lot in the temple?

6. What happened when Zechariah prayed?

7. What was the angels name?

8. What did the angel announce?

9. What would John be like?

10. How did Zechariah communicate the message to Elizabeth?

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