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- The Angel Gabriel Appears to Zechariah. When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the division of priests named after Abijah.
- The Angel Gabriel Comes to Mary. Six months after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee. The angel went to a virgin promised in marriage to a descendant of David named Joseph.
- Mary Visits Elizabeth. Soon afterward, Mary hurried to a city in the mountain region of Judah. She entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard the greeting, she felt the baby kick.
- Mary Praises God. Mary said, “My soul praises the Lord’s greatness! My spirit finds its joy in God, my Savior, because he has looked favorably on me, his humble servant.
- Do Not Be Afraid
- Many Will Rejoice Because of His Birth
- How Can I Be Sure of this?
- Elizabeth Becomes Pregnant
- John The Baptist Is Born
Gabriel appears to Zechariah while Zechariah is performing one of his duties as a priest—burning incense inside the temple—and worshipers are praying outside. Verses 11 through 13 describe how the encounter between archangeland priest begins: Although the incredible sight of an archangel showing up right in front of him startles Zechariah, Gabriel ...
Then Gabriel explains how John will bring joy to Zechariah and many other people in the futurewhen he prepares people for the Lord (the Messiah). Verses 14 through 17 record Gabriel's words about John (who, as an adult, would become known as John the Baptist): John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus Christ's ministry by urging people to repent ...
Verses 18 through 20 record Zechariah's doubtful response to Gabriel's announcement and the serious consequences of Zechariah's lack of faith: "Zechariah asked the angel, 'How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.' The angel said to him, 'I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to spea...
The story continues in verses 21 through 25: Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak. When his time of service was completed, he ret...
Later in his Gospel (Luke 1:57-80), Luke describes what happens after John is born: Zechariah demonstrates his faith in the message that God gave Archangel Gabriel to deliver to him, and as a result, God restores Zechariah's ability to speak. Verses 59 to 66 record: "On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name h...
New Living Translation. Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.”. English Standard Version. And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.”.
"I am Gabriel," replied the angel. "I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. Luke 1:21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple. Luke 1:45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord's word to her will be fulfilled." Luke 1:64
Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to ...
The angel commands that the child be named John, and future generations will refer to him as John the Baptist. The angel also instructs Zechariah to raise the child under special care (Luke 1:14–17) as he will be an important herald of God's salvation (Luke 3:2–3).
New Living Translation. But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John. English Standard Version.
