John's Birth Announced to Zechariah (Luke 1:5-25)
Who was Zechariah's Wife?
Elizabeth
Who visited Mary to tell her she would have a baby?
An Angel
Who was Mary's cousin?
Elizabeth
What was the name of the baby born to Zechariah and Elizabeth?
John the Baptist
After Zechariah could speak again, what did he begin to do?
Prophesy
What did the Angel tell Zechariah he and Elizabeth would have?
A baby boy
What was the name of the Angel who appeared to Mary?
Archangel Gabriel
What happened when Mary greeted Elizabeth and how did she feel?
Elizabeth's baby lept in her womb and she was happy.
What happened when Zechariah wrote down the name "John"?
He was able to speak again.
What did Zechariah say God would save his people from?
From their enemies and from all who hate them.
How did Zechariah react when the angel told him his wife would have a baby?
He was afraid and doubted.
What was the baby's name that Mary was told she would have?
Jesus
What did Elizabeth say when she saw Mary?
Elizabeth said, "Blessed are you among women."
Who did the neighbors and relatives think John would be after his birth?
They all thought in their hearts, "What kind of child will this be?"
What did Zechariah say about his child, John the Baptist?
He said that he would be called, "prophet of the Most High."
What happened to Zechariah when he was afraid and doubted?
He became mute.
What did the Angel say the baby would be called?
Son of the Most High or Son of God
Why did Elizabeth say, "Why am I so favored, that the mother of the Lord should come to me?"
Because she knew that Mary's baby was the son of God and their Savior.
How long and why did Elizabeth hide her pregnancy?
She hid her pregnancy for 5 months because she was scared of what people might think since she was old and barren.
What did Zechariah say about the purpose of John's life?
To prepare the way for Jesus
How long was Zechariah mute until he was able to speak again?
Until his son was born.
How did Mary respond to the Angel's message about having a baby, even though she did not know a man?
She said "Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.”
What does it mean for him to have lept in her womb?
When he lept for joy, he received the Holy Spirit.
After how many days did they circumcise John?
8 days
What does Zechariah say the "Dayspring" will give to people in darkness?
Light to those in darkness and guidance into the way of peace