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(3) The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

Luke 1:5-25

    5In the days of Herod, the king of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias, who belonged to the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord. 7But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.

    8Now it came to pass, while he was performing his priestly duties before God in the order of his division, 9according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the time of incense, 11and an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

    12When Zacharias saw him, he was troubled and filled with fear. 13But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14You will have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and will drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. 16And he shall turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. 17He will go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

    18Then Zacharias said to the angel, “How can I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”

    19And the angel answered him, saying, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak to you and bring you this good news. 20And behold, you will be mute and not able to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.”

    21Now the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he stayed so long in the temple. 22When he came out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he made signs to them and remained speechless.

    23And it came to pass, as soon as the days of his service were completed, he departed to his own house. 24And after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she remained in seclusion for five months, saying, 25 “Surely the Lord has dealt with me in these days. He has looked upon me and taken away my disgrace among men.”

 

(3)The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

Luke1:5-25 (KJV)

5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. 8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course, 9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. 11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. 18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. 19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. 20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. 21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. 22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. 23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. 24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

 


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