1 (a). Who was Zacharias, and what was his position?

(b). What was his wife's name? Luke 1:5 & 6.

2 (a). What unusual thing happened to Zacharias while he was performing his duty? Verse 11.

...(b) What was Zacharias' reaction? Verse 12

3 (a) What special event was announced to Zacharias at this time? Verse 13.

...(b) Who made the announcement? Verses 19.

4. What strange thing happened to Zacharias as a sign, and because he didn't believe God, in regards to the announcement? Verse 20

5. What unusual thing did the angel say would happen to the child, even before he was born? Verse 15b

6. At what precise time did this happen? Verse 41 & 44

7. What did the relatives and neighbors of Zacharias and Elisabeth say the baby's name should be? Verse 59

8. What was Elisabeth's response to the neighbors and relative's suggestion? Verse 60

9. After the neighbors and relatives objected because there was no on in the family named that, what was the final decision, and how did it come about? Verse 62 & 63

10. What was the result of the action of Zacharias, in regards to naming his son, and how did the crowd react? Verse 64 & 65

ANSWERS:

1 (a). Zacharias was a priest. And he was righteous.

...(b). His wife's name was Elisabeth. Luke 1:5 & 6.

2 (a). An angel of the Lord stood at the right side of the altar. Verse 11.

…(b) "He was troubled, and fear fell upon him." Verse 11

3 (a) "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John." Verse 13

…(b) Angel "Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God." Verse 19

4. He was struck dumb. (mute) "Thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words." Verse 20

5. He was filled with the Holy Ghost. "And he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb." Verse 15b

6. When Elisabeth heard that Mary was to give birth to the Messiah, the Son of God, v. 41 "the baby leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:" v.44. "For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy." Luke 1:41 & 45

7. The relatives and neighbors called him, Zacharias, after his father. Verse 59

8. Elizabeth protested. She said "he shall be called John." Verse 60

9. The group made signs to the Zacharias to ask him what he wanted to call the child, he asked for a writing table (slate), and said, "His name is John." Verse 62 & 63

10. His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. And fear came on all that dwelt round about them." Verses 64 & 65