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Who was the child Elizabeth was carrying?
John the Baptist (v13)
What prayer had Zechariah and Elizabeth made that was answered?
They prayed for a child (v13)
What did Elizabeth call Mary when she greeted her?
Mother of my Lord (v43)
Who came to visit Elizabeth after she became pregnant?
Mary (v39)
Who was the ruler of Judea when Zechariah and Elizabeth lived?
Herod the Great (v5)
Who was Elizabeth married to?
Zechariah (v5)
Why was Elizabeth’s pregnancy considered a miracle?
She was old and had been unable to have children (v7)
How is Elizabeth described in relation to God’s commandments?
She was righteous and walked blamelessly (v6)
What was Zechariah doing in the temple when the angel appeared?
Offering incense (v9-10)
How did Zechariah react when the angel told him his wife would bear a son?
He doubted and questioned the angel (v18)
Who did Zechariah see while performing his priestly duties that announced John’s birth?
The angel Gabriel (v11-13)
What physical reaction did the baby have when Mary greeted Elizabeth
The baby leaped in her womb (v41)
Where did John grow up before beginning his ministry?
In the desert (v80)
What did Elizabeth say the Lord had done for her during those days?
Taken away her disgrace (v25)
What sign did the angel give Zechariah because of his doubt?
He would be mute until the child’s birth (v20)
What relation was Mary to Elizabeth?
Relative / cousin (v36)
How many months did Elizabeth keep herself hidden after becoming pregnant?
5 months (v24)
What restriction did God’s angel place on John’s diet before birth?
He would drink neither wine nor strong drink (v15)
What spiritual recognition did Elizabeth receive when Mary visited?
She was filled with the Holy Spirit (v41)
What did Zechariah do when John was born and named?
He was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied (v67)
What tribe was Elizabeth from?
Aaron/Levite (v5)
What did God promise John would do in his life?
Prepare the way for the Lord / turn many to the Lord (v16-17)
When naming the baby, whose name suggestion did the relatives initially reject?
His father’s name, Zechariah (v58-61)
How did Zechariah respond after John was born and named?
He was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied (v67–68)
What priestly division did Zechariah belong to?
Abijah (v5)