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What is the characteristic of the one to be born, as described by the angel?
What is the characteristic of the one to be born, as described by the angel?
- He will be an ordinary person in the sight of the Lord.
- He will be a servant of the Lord.
- He will be great in the sight of the Lord. (correct)
- He will be a enemy of the Lord.
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Zechariah?
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Zechariah?
- Raphael
- Gabriel (correct)
- Michael
- Elijah
What was Zechariah's punishment for not believing the angel's words?
What was Zechariah's punishment for not believing the angel's words?
- He was forced to leave the temple.
- He was unable to speak until the prophecy was fulfilled. (correct)
- He was imprisoned for a year.
- He was punished with a severe illness.
Who did the angel Gabriel appear to, after appearing to Zechariah?
Who did the angel Gabriel appear to, after appearing to Zechariah?
What will be the name of the son to be born to Mary?
What will be the name of the son to be born to Mary?
What will be the nature of the kingdom of the one to be born?
What will be the nature of the kingdom of the one to be born?
Who was the king of Judea during the time of Zechariah?
Who was the king of Judea during the time of Zechariah?
What was the reason for Zechariah and Elizabeth being childless?
What was the reason for Zechariah and Elizabeth being childless?
What was Zechariah chosen to do by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood?
What was Zechariah chosen to do by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood?
What was the angel's response to Zechariah's fear?
What was the angel's response to Zechariah's fear?
What was the name of the son that Elizabeth was to bear, according to the angel?
What was the name of the son that Elizabeth was to bear, according to the angel?
Who was the intended recipient of the orderly account written by the author?
Who was the intended recipient of the orderly account written by the author?
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Zechariah's punishment
Zechariah's punishment
Unable to speak until prophecy fulfilled
Angel's message to Zechariah
Angel's message to Zechariah
Prophecy of John's birth
Gabriel's announcement
Gabriel's announcement
Future son - great before God
Jesus' Kingdom
Jesus' Kingdom
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Jesus' name
Jesus' name
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Zechariah's role
Zechariah's role
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Angel's reassurance
Angel's reassurance
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Elizabeth's child
Elizabeth's child
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Mary's status
Mary's status
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Judean King
Judean King
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Zechariah and Elizabeth's issue
Zechariah and Elizabeth's issue
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Recipient of the account
Recipient of the account
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Angel's appearance to Mary
Angel's appearance to Mary
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Study Notes
Angelic Announcements
- The angel described the one to be born as great in the sight of the Lord, filled with the Holy Spirit, even from birth.
- Gabriel was the angel who appeared to Zechariah, delivering the message about the forthcoming son.
Zechariah's Experience
- Zechariah's punishment for doubting the angel's message was muteness, rendering him unable to speak until the prophesied events occurred.
- Following Gabriel's message to Zechariah, the angel appeared to Mary to announce that she would conceive a son.
Prophecies of the Future
- The son to be born to Mary will be named Jesus, signifying a savior role.
- The nature of the kingdom established by this son will be eternal, with reign lasting forever.
Historical Context
- Herod the Great was the king of Judea during Zechariah's priesthood and the announcement of the angel.
- Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were childless due to their advanced age and Elizabeth’s barrenness.
Priestly Duties
- Zechariah was chosen by lot to enter the temple and burn incense, a significant duty in Jewish priesthood customs.
Reassurances from the Angel
- The angel reassured Zechariah, telling him not to be afraid, but rather to have faith in the divine message delivered.
Other Key Figures
- The intended recipient of the orderly account written by the author is likely Theophilus, a person of high status, possibly a Roman official or a patron of the author.
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Test your understanding of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, which introduces the purpose of the gospel and the birth of John the Baptist. Explore the events and characters that shape the narrative of this important biblical text. Strengthen your knowledge of the New Testament with this quiz.
