Luke ESV Flashcards

Questions and Answers

To write an orderly account for whom?

Theophilus

That Theophilus may have certainty concerning what?

The things you have been taught

Zechariah was a priest in the days of whom?

Herod

There was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of where?

Abijah Signup and view all the answers

Zechariah had a wife from who?

The daughters of Aaron Signup and view all the answers

Who were both righteous before God?

Elizabeth and Zechariah Signup and view all the answers

Whom said to whom 'Do not be afraid Zechariah-'?

Angel of the Lord (Gabriel) to Zechariah Signup and view all the answers

Why should not Zechariah be afraid?

His prayers have been heard and his wife will bear a son Signup and view all the answers

Who shall John turn to the Lord their God?

Many of the children of Israel Signup and view all the answers

In the power of whom will John turn the hearts of the fathers to the children?

Elijah Signup and view all the answers

Whom said to whom 'I stand'?

Angel of the Lord (Gabriel) to Zechariah Signup and view all the answers

Whom said to whom 'Greetings-'?

Angel of the Lord (Gabriel) to Mary Signup and view all the answers

What was Gabriel sent to do?

To speak and to bring this good news that Elizabeth will bear a son Signup and view all the answers

What fell upon Zechariah when he saw the Angel of the Lord?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

Many will rejoice when?

At John's birth Signup and view all the answers

Who will turn to the wisdom of the just?

The disobedient Signup and view all the answers

Even from his mother's womb, John will be filled with what?

The Holy Spirit Signup and view all the answers

What must John not drink?

Wine or strong drink Signup and view all the answers

To make ready a people that are what?

Prepared Signup and view all the answers

Zechariah remained what?

Mute Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Key Figures

Theophilus is the intended recipient of the orderly account.
Elizabeth and Zechariah are portrayed as righteous before God.
John the Baptist is a pivotal figure whose birth is foretold.

Zechariah's Role and Encounter

Zechariah served as a priest during the reign of Herod.
He belonged to the division of Abijah.
His wife came from the daughters of Aaron, highlighting a priestly lineage.
Zechariah received a message from the angel Gabriel, instructing him not to be afraid due to his prayers being answered.

Message from the Angel Gabriel

Gabriel conveyed to Zechariah that his wife would bear a son named John.
John is destined to turn many children of Israel to the Lord their God.
He would operate in the spirit and power of Elijah, preparing people's hearts.
The disobedient will be guided towards the wisdom of the just.

Anticipations and Reactions

Fear overcame Zechariah upon seeing the angel, a common reaction to divine encounters.
Many will rejoice at the birth of John, indicating his significance and the joy his arrival will bring.
John's life will be marked by being filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb.
Specific instructions were given for John's upbringing—he must not drink wine or strong drink.

Zechariah's Condition

Following his encounter with Gabriel, Zechariah was rendered mute, symbolizing the seriousness of God's message and the importance of faith in God's plans.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts and figures from the Book of Luke in the ESV. Perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of biblical texts and enhance their scriptural knowledge.