Bible Study: Zacharias

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Zacharias was punished when he failed to believe in God's power to give him a son.


Before Jesus was born an old priest named Zacharias was in the Temple serving God.

He suddenly saw an angel of the Lord standing by the altar and he was very afraid.

Don’t be afraid the angel told him. “I bring you good news.
Your wife will have a son named John.
He will lead many people to the Lord.”

Zacharias said he was too old.
The angel replied, “Because you have not believed me you will be unable to speak until my promise comes true.”
After that Zacharias had to write down everything instead of speaking.

When the baby boy was born they were going to give him his father’s name.
But Zacharias wrote, “His name is John.”
Straight away he could speak again and everyone praised God.

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