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During whose reign was Zechariah serving as a priest?
King Herod of Judea. Luke 1:5
How were Zechariah and Elizabeth described before God?
They were righteous in the sight of God.
Luke 1:6
Zechariah and Elizabeth had no what? .........
Children
Where did the angel of the Lord appear?
Standing at the right side of the altar of incense. Luke 1:11
How did Zechariah react when he saw the angel?
He was startled and gripped with fear.
Luke 1:12
Whom did Mary visit?
Elizabeth
What title did Elizabeth use for Mary's unborn child?
My Lord.
Luke 1:43
On what day was the child circumcised?
The eighth day.
Luke 1:59
Zechariah was a priest.
True
Elizabeth gave birth to John.
True
What priestly division did Zechariah belong to?
The division of Abijah. Luke 1:5
What did Zechariah and Elizabeth do blamelessly?
They observed all the Lord's commands and decrees.
Luke 1:6
Besides being childless, what else does the Bible say about Zechariah and Elizabeth?
They were both very old. Luke 1:7
What two promises did the angel make to Zechariah?
Elizabeth would bear a son, and they were to name him John.
Luke 1:13
What reason did Zechariah give for doubting the angel's message?
He and his wife were old.
Luke 1:18
What did Elizabeth do after becoming pregnant?
She remained in seclusion for five months.
Luke 1:24–25
How did Elizabeth describe Mary?
Blessed among women. Luke 1:42
How did Zechariah communicate the baby's name?
He asked for a writing tablet and wrote, "His name is John.
Luke 1:62–63
Zechariah belonged to the priestly division of Levi.
False (He belonged to the division of Abijah.)
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit when she heard Mary's greeting.
True
What special duty was Zechariah chosen by lot to perform?
Burn incense in the temple of the Lord.
Luke 1:8–10
What were the worshipers doing while Zechariah burned incense?
They were praying outside.
Luke 1:8–10
How did Gabriel identify himself?
He stands in the presence of God and was sent to speak to Zechariah.
Luke 1:19
What sign did Gabriel give because Zechariah did not believe?
He would be silent and unable to speak until the child was born. Luke 1:20
Why were the people wondering about Zechariah?
He stayed so long in the temple.
Luke 1:21–23
How did the people know Zechariah had seen a vision?
He could not speak and kept making signs.
Luke 1:21–23
Why did the baby leap in Elizabeth's womb?
For joy when he heard Mary's greeting.
Luke 1:44
What happened immediately after Zechariah wrote the baby's name?
His mouth was opened, his tongue set free, and he began praising God.
Luke 1:64
Zechariah immediately believed Gabriel's message.
False
Zechariah regained his speech before the child was named.
False
According to Elizabeth, what had the Lord taken away?
Her disgrace among the people.
Luke 1:24–25
What happened when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting?
The baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
Why did Elizabeth call Mary blessed?
Because she believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises. Luke 1:45
Why did Elizabeth's neighbors and relatives rejoice with her?
Because the Lord had shown her great mercy.
Luke 1:58
What question did everyone ask after hearing about the child?
What then is this child going to be?
Luke 1:66
List four things the angel said John would do or be.
Luke 1:14–17
(Any four.)
What name did Elizabeth insist the baby should have and Why did the relatives object to the name John?
John.
No one among their relatives had that name.
Luke 1:60 & Luke 1:61
What was the reaction of the neighbors after these events?
They were filled with awe, and the news spread throughout the hill country of Judea.
Luke 1:65
Zechariah confirmed the baby's name by speaking it aloud.
False (He wrote it on a writing tablet).
Elizabeth said the Lord had taken away her disgrace before she became pregnant.
False (She said this after she became pregnant.)
Gabriel gave Zechariah both a promise and a sign. What was the promise, and what was the sign?
Promise: Elizabeth would bear a son named John who would prepare the way for the Lord.
Sign: Zechariah would be silent and unable to speak until the promise was fulfilled.
Besides announcing John's birth, what two instructions did Gabriel give regarding the child?
Name him John, and he must never take wine or fermented drink.
(Luke 1:13, 15)
According to Luke 1:15–17, John was described in relation to three persons. Name them.
The Lord, the Holy Spirit, and Elijah.
Name the three different ways the crowd responded to John's birth and naming.
They rejoiced, were filled with awe (fear), and wondered what the child would become.
Luke 1:57–66
Before Elizabeth spoke a single word, what two events had already taken place?
The baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
Luke 1:39–45
According to Luke 1:19, Gabriel gave two reasons why he was sent to Zechariah. What were they?
To speak to him and to tell him this good news.
According to Luke 1:17, John would turn the hearts of which two groups?
Parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous.
According to Luke 1:25, how did Elizabeth describe the Lord's action toward her after she became pregnant?
He had shown her favor.
According to Gabriel, John's mission included turning the hearts of children to their parents.
False (Parents to their children.)
The angel appeared on the left side of the altar of incense.
False (The right side.)