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What was the primary reason for Zechariah and Elizabeth's lack of children?
What was the primary reason for Zechariah and Elizabeth's lack of children?
- They had difficulty conceiving.
- They were not devout enough.
- They chose not to have children.
- They were beyond childbearing age. (correct)
What duty was Zechariah performing when he encountered the angel?
What duty was Zechariah performing when he encountered the angel?
- Cleaning and preparing the Temple for the next day's services.
- Leading a prayer service in the main courtyard.
- Offering a sacrifice on the altar.
- Burning incense in the Holy Place. (correct)
What distinguished the Temple where Zechariah served?
What distinguished the Temple where Zechariah served?
- It was the only Temple in the entire region.
- It was a simple structure designed for quiet reflection.
- It was built by King Herod, a popular figure.
- It was the center of Jewish religious life and had been expanded by Herod the Great. (correct)
What message did the angel deliver to Zechariah?
What message did the angel deliver to Zechariah?
How did Zechariah react to the angel's news?
How did Zechariah react to the angel's news?
Flashcards
Zechariah
Zechariah
An elderly Jewish priest who served in the Temple.
Angel Gabriel
Angel Gabriel
The archangel who appeared to Zechariah with news of his son.
John the Baptist
John the Baptist
The son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, a forerunner to the Messiah.
The Temple
The Temple
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Sign from Gabriel
Sign from Gabriel
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Study Notes
Gospel Accounts of Jesus
- Matthew, Mark, and Luke's Gospels are similar, called "Synoptic" Gospels, sharing a similar perspective.
- John's Gospel differs, having a distinct source (the beloved disciple).
Genealogies of Jesus
- Matthew and Luke's Gospels include genealogies tracing Jesus' lineage back to David.
- These genealogies affirmed Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Covenant promises, specifically the Davidic line.
- Lists of names, though different in Matthew and Luke, both acknowledge Jesus' connection to King David.
Zechariah and the Angel
- Zechariah, an elderly Jewish priest, and his wife, Elizabeth, experienced disappointment due to the absence of children.
- Zechariah was serving in the Temple in Jerusalem during a crucial period.
- Zechariah was ordered to perform a ritual (offering incense), within the second most sacred section of the Temple--Holy Place
- While in the Temple alone Zechariah was visited by the Archangel Gabriel.
- Gabriel reassured Zechariah, telling him that his prayer was heard and that his wife Elizabeth would conceive a son, John.
- Zechariah questioned how he could know this would happen, and the angel responded firmly, stating that Gabriel was sent to God.
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