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(Read Zechariah Part 1 First)
As a result, you will become guilty of murdering all the godly people from righteous Abel to Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you murdered in the Temple between the altar and the sanctuary. - Matthew 23:35
It all begins with a Jewish priest, Zechariah, who lived when Herod was king of Judea. Zechariah was a member of the priestly order of Abijah. His wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. - Luke 1:5
Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God's eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord's commandments and regulations. - Luke 1:6
One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week. - Luke 1:8
Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel of the Lord appeared, standing to the right of the incense altar. - Luke 1:11
Zechariah was overwhelmed with fear. - Luke 1:12
But the angel said, "Don't be afraid, Zechariah! For God has heard your prayer, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son! And you are to name him John. - Luke 1:13
Zechariah said to the angel, "How can I know this will happen? I'm an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years." - Luke 1:18
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah to come out, wondering why he was taking so long. - Luke 1:21
where Zechariah lived. She entered the house and greeted Elizabeth. - Luke 1:40
When the baby was eight days old, all the relatives and friends came for the circumcision ceremony. They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father. - Luke 1:59
Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God. - Luke 1:64
Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy: - Luke 1:67
Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living out in the wilderness. - Luke 3:2
from the murder of Abel to the murder of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, it will surely be charged against you. - Luke 11:51
New Living Translation Bible used with permission Tyndale House Publishers. |
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