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To write an orderly account for whom?
To write an orderly account for whom?
Theophilus
That Theophilus may have certainty concerning what?
That Theophilus may have certainty concerning what?
The things you have been taught
Zechariah was a priest in the days of whom?
Zechariah was a priest in the days of whom?
Herod
There was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of where?
There was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of where?
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Zechariah had a wife from who?
Zechariah had a wife from who?
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Who were both righteous before God?
Who were both righteous before God?
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Whom said to whom 'Do not be afraid Zechariah-'?
Whom said to whom 'Do not be afraid Zechariah-'?
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Why should not Zechariah be afraid?
Why should not Zechariah be afraid?
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Who shall John turn to the Lord their God?
Who shall John turn to the Lord their God?
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In the power of whom will John turn the hearts of the fathers to the children?
In the power of whom will John turn the hearts of the fathers to the children?
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Whom said to whom 'I stand'?
Whom said to whom 'I stand'?
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Whom said to whom 'Greetings-'?
Whom said to whom 'Greetings-'?
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What was Gabriel sent to do?
What was Gabriel sent to do?
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What fell upon Zechariah when he saw the Angel of the Lord?
What fell upon Zechariah when he saw the Angel of the Lord?
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Many will rejoice when?
Many will rejoice when?
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Who will turn to the wisdom of the just?
Who will turn to the wisdom of the just?
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Even from his mother's womb, John will be filled with what?
Even from his mother's womb, John will be filled with what?
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What must John not drink?
What must John not drink?
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To make ready a people that are what?
To make ready a people that are what?
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Zechariah remained what?
Zechariah remained what?
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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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