13 The angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! The angel tells Zechariah … Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. “From now on, all people will call me blessed49 because the Almighty has done great things to me.His name is holy.50 For those who fear him,his mercy lasts throughout every generation. 12 Zechariah was troubled and overcome with fear. You have found favor. The angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah and says "your prayer has been heard". In the first book of Chronicles chapter 24 you there a listing of the divisions of the priests. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. 36 “Elizabeth, your relative, is six months pregnant with a son in her old age. The underlying meaning behind the name John is ‘God is Gracious,’ and he was to be named this because the Lord had favored Elizabeth and Zechariah by giving them a child at their old age. This was a once-in-a-lifetime honor. The angel was Gabriel, the same angel who had visited Mary. (Luke 1:11, ESV) Why When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. Then one day, as Zechariah is serving at the temple, standing in the holiest of holy sanctuaries, burning more incense and saying the prayers, an angel appears all at once to the right of the altar. 21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah. Zechariah doesn’t believe the angel’s message (at first) When God told Abraham that his wife Sarah would bear a son, Sarah laughed at the idea (Gn 18:11–15). He scattered those who think too highly of themselves. They followed all the Lord’s commands and regulations perfectly. ESV - 1 And the angel who talked with me came again and woke me, like a man who is awakened out of his sleep. 20 But because you didn’t believe what I said, you will be unable to talk until the day this happens. 16 He will bring many people in Israel back to the Lord their God. 64 Suddenly, Zechariah was able to speak, and he began to praise God. The Angel Gabriel Appears to Zechariah. The God for whom we wait is a God who hears. He will never drink wine or any other liquor. Mary and Joseph ended up in Bethlehem where the birth took place. But we are told in Luke 1, that at that moment an angel of the Lord appeared to him, an angel that does not at first give his name. They were taking turns watching their flock during the night. 18 Everyone who heard the shepherds’ story was amazed. They were amazed that he was staying in the temple so long. The same Angel Gabriel, who appeared to Zechariah, was the one who appeared to Mary. I’m an old man, and my wife is beyond her childbearing years.”, 19 The angel answered him, “I’m Gabriel! So they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. 68 “Praise the Lord God of Israel!He has come to take care of his peopleand to set them free.69 He has raised up a mighty Savior for usin the family of his servant David.70 He made this promise through his holy prophets long ago.71 He promised to save us from our enemiesand from the power of all who hate us.72 He has shown his mercy to our ancestorsand remembered his holy promise,[b]73 the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham.74 He promised to rescue us from our enemies’ powerso that we could serve him without fear75 by being holy and honorable as long as we live. God has heard your prayer. 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied. 20 As the shepherds returned to their flock, they glorified and praised God for everything they had seen and heard. One day, as Zechariah the priest entered the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense, the angel Gabriel appeared to him. He has removed my public disgrace.”. An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and he said; “Take Mary home as your wife.” When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel commanded him to do. You will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way. Everything will come true at the right time.”. “Your prayer has been heard,” Gabriel told Zechariah. The angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah in Solomon’s Temple. God sent me to tell you this good news. While Zechariah was placing the incense, Gabriel, an angel of the Lord, appeared with a message for him. 2. 26 Six months after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee. 63 Zechariah asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” Everyone was amazed. Once when Zechariah was on duty in the temple, and the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. 2 And he said to me, "What do you see?" Luke 1:8–9 records that it was Zechariah’s turn to enter the temple and burn incense as part of his priestly duties. 66 Everyone who heard about it seriously thought it over and asked, “What does the future hold for this child?” It was clear that the Lord was with him. 6. 51 “He displayed his mighty power.He scattered those who think too highly of themselves.52 He pulled strong rulers from their thrones.He honored humble people.53 He fed hungry people with good food.He sent rich people away with nothing. Zechariah is scared out of his mind. Luke records that Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth, were “righteous in the sight of God” . Now, to be fair, Gabriel did show up unannounced in what was supposed to be an empty temple. Zechariah must have felt especially happy as he entered the temple. 19 Mary treasured all these things in her heart and always thought about them. 54 “He remembered to help his servant Israel forever.55 This is the promise he made to our ancestors,to Abraham and his descendants.”. She had been promised to him in marriage and was pregnant. Zechariah doubts Gabriel's message from God. Zechariah and Elizabeth must have asked themselves the same thing. $3.99 a month for 40+ study tools. 5 When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the division of priests named after Abijah. Copyright © 1995, 2003, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020 by God’s Word to the Nations Mission Society. However, God had a plan for Zechariah, and as Proverbs 16:33 explains, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD." The Lord is with you.”. 42 She said in a loud voice, “You are the most blessed of all women, and blessed is the child that you will have. 5 When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the division of priests named after Abijah. 10 All the people were praying outside while he was burning incense. In Luke 1, as Zechariah is in the temple at the altar of incense, we read: And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. Zechariah was of the priestly line and during his week of service at the Jerusalem Temple he was chosen by lot to burn incense in the Holy Place. 6 Zechariah and Elizabeth had God’s approval. and on earth peace to those who have his good will!”. 6 While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have her child. 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. As he served in God’s presence, 9 he was chosen by priestly custom to go into the Lord’s temple to burn incense. GOD’S WORD Translation (GW), “Don’t be afraid, Mary. Why did the angel appear to Zechariah in Zechariah chapter 4? 7 Yet, they never had any children because Elizabeth couldn’t become pregnant. God sent me to tell you this good news. While he was offering incense in the Temple, the angel Gabriel appeared to him, and told him that his wife Elizabeth who had been barren for many years would give birth to a son, and the son's name would be John. "Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of him! 11 Then, to the right of the incense altar, an angel of the Lord appeared to him. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. He will change disobedient people so that they will accept the wisdom of those who have God’s approval. The shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see what the Lord has told us about.”. Everything will come true at the right time.”. Zechariah’s wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. 12 This is how you will recognize him: You will find an infant wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.”. 10 All the people were praying outside while he was burning incense. Luke 1:13: Do not be afraid, Zechariah; God has heard your prayer. He will change parents’ attitudes toward their children. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. 14 He will be your pride and joy, and many people will be glad that he was born. 44 As soon as I heard your greeting, I felt the baby jump for joy. An angel appeared to Zechariah before John was born and told Zechariah that his wife would bear a son and that he was to name him John. One day, as Zechariah went into the temple to burn incense before God, “an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense” . Let everything you’ve said happen to me.”. All rights reserved. I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In this way he will prepare the people for their Lord.”, 18 Zechariah said to the angel, “What proof is there for this? 8 One day, when Zechariah was officiating as a priest before God, during the turn of his division, 9 It fell to him by lot, in accordance with the practice among the priests, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense; 10 And, as it was the hour of incense, the people were all praying outside. 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very kind to her, and they shared her joy. 15 As far as the Lord is concerned, he will be a great man. 24 Later, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and didn’t go out in public for five months. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. Zacharias poured the incense on the altar, but before he could bow and leave, an angel appeared next to the altar. GODLY ZECHARIAH. He motioned to them but remained unable to talk. As Zechariah fulfilled his duties at the altar an angel appeared. 6 Zechariah and Elizabeth had God’s approval. GOD’S WORD Translation (GW), The Concise A to Z Guide to Finding It in the Bible. 9 An angel from the Lord suddenly appeared to them. Try it FREE. The virgin’s name was Mary. 10 The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! 12When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. The angel says what angels often say in the Scriptures, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard." Zechariah’s wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. 17 He will go ahead of the Lord with the spirit and power that Elijah had. He will change parents’ attitudes toward their children. 16 He will bring many people in Israel back to the Lord their God. Your wife Elizabeth will have a son, and you will name him John. He will change disobedient people so that they will accept the wisdom of those who have God’s approval. He was chosen to be the one priest to go inside the temple and burn incense while the people stood outside and prayed. 15 As far as the Lord is concerned, he will be a great man. They were amazed that he was staying in the temple so long. 11 Then, to the right of the incense altar, an angel of the Lord appeared to him. 13But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. 24 Later, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and didn’t go out in public for five months. 7 Yet, they never had any children because Elizabeth couldn’t become pregnant. 80 The child John grew and became spiritually strong. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a … 16 They went quickly and found Mary and Joseph with the baby, who was lying in a manger. 14 He will be your pride and joy, and many people will be glad that he was born. 40 She entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. I stand in God’s presence. 29 She was startled by what the angel said and tried to figure out what this greeting meant. 7. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a … 35 The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come to you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. As he served in God’s presence, 9 he was chosen by priestly custom to go into the Lord’s temple to burn incense. Luke doesn’t record Zechariah’s prayer. 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. His name will be John.”, 61 Their friends said to her, “But you don’t have any relatives with that name.”. So here is godly Zechariah, and he is a priest, one of the 18,000 priests in Israel at this time, the descendants of Aaron of the tribe of Levi. In the entire history of the Jewish religion, an angel had never appeared to anyone in that part of the temple. 22 When he did come out, he was unable to speak to them. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. They followed all the Lord’s commands and regulations perfectly. 2 At that time the Emperor Augustus ordered a census of the Roman Empire. 23 When the days of his service were over, he went home. Your wife Elizabeth will have a son, and you will name him John. “Don’t be afraid, Mary. Then the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. 3 All the people went to register in the cities where their ancestors had lived. 17 When they saw the child, they repeated what they had been told about him. 65 All their neighbors were filled with awe. 5 Joseph went there to register with Mary. She said, 25 “The Lord has done this for me now. The Gospel of Luke states that while Zechariah ministered at the altar of incense, an angel of the Lord appeared and announced to him that his wife would give birth to a son, whom he was to name John, and that this son would be the forerunner of the Lord (Luke 1:12–17). But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Zechariah belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; he was Zechariah Abijah. “Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.” Zechariah did not believe what he had heard. I’m a virgin.”. In Luke 1, Zechariah is ministering in the Temple, standing and offering incense to the LORD. 62 So they motioned to the baby’s father to see what he wanted to name the child. Both of them were too old to have children. 4 Times Jesus Appeared as an Angel in the Old Testament,Angela Hunt, Th.D. His fear may not have been based as much on his physical appearance as it was the shock factor. The *angel's message about John the Baptist. 57 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. 5 When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the division of priests named after Abijah. He lived in the desert until the day he appeared to the people of Israel. 13 Suddenly, a large army of angels appeared with the angel. 39 Soon afterward, Mary hurried to a city in the mountain region of Judah. 22 When he did come out, he was unable to speak to them. You are to call him John. 28 When the angel entered her home, he greeted her and said, “You are favored by the Lord! 5 When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the division of priests named after Abijah. Gabriel appeared to the right of the altar of incense (Luke 1:11), a symbol of prayer, and told Zechariah that his prayers had been heard (verse 13). “From now on, all people will call me blessed. 17 He will go ahead of the Lord with the spirit and power that Elijah had. - Study from the Bible and be encouraged to grow your faith! Zechariah and Elizabeth Zacharias was … Zechariah is likewise “startled and gripped with fear” (Lk 1:12). 6 Zechariah and Elizabeth had God’s approval. He has removed my public disgrace.”. 27 The angel went to a virgin promised in marriage to a descendant of David named Joseph. This angel was Gabriel. The best value in digital Bible study. And the angel said to him, "Fear not, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard, and Your wife Elizabeth will bear to you a son, and you shall call his name John. 6 Zechariah and Elizabeth had God’s approval. ... Look at Zechariah 1:8-17: Luke reports that Zechariah was “shaken and overwhelmed with fear.” I think we would be too. Zechariah prayed for a child. 60 But his mother spoke up, “Absolutely not! 59 When the child was eight days old, they went ⌞to the temple⌟ to circumcise him. You have found favor [a] with God.31 You will become pregnant, give birth to a son,and name him Jesus.32 He will be a great manand will be called the Son of the Most High.The Lord God will give himthe throne of his ancestor David.33 Your son will be king of Jacob’s people forever,and his kingdom will never end.”, 34 Mary asked the angel, “How can this be? Zechariah’s wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. King James Bible 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. 13 But the angel said to him: 'Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. The story is recounted in Luke 1:5-24. But the angel said to him: 'Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. God has heard your prayer. 43 I feel blessed that the mother of my Lord is visiting me. The *angel had a message for him from God. They followed all the Lord’s commands and regulations perfectly. 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back home. Zechariah’s wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. 37 But nothing is impossible for God.”, 38 Mary answered, “I am the Lord’s servant. Zechariah’s wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. So they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. The glory of the Lord filled the area with light, and they were terrified. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. I stand in God’s presence. The message was … They were going to name him Zechariah after his father. The Vision of Joshua the High Priest … 5 Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by. She said, 25 “The Lord has done this for me now. 41 When Elizabeth heard the greeting, she felt the baby kick. So I can imagine that Zechariah may have been less spooked by Gabriel’s looks than he was by Gabriel’s sudden appearance. He motioned to them but remained unable to talk. 45 You are blessed for believing that the Lord would keep his promise to you.”. 4 So Joseph went from Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a Judean city called Bethlehem. and will be called the Son of the Most High. People said she couldn’t have a child. Little Boys Bible Storybook for Mothers and Sons. 8 Zechariah was on duty with his division of priests. When Zechariah was doing this, an *angel suddenly appeared to him. But the angel who visits him does mention that he had prayed to have a son (Lk 1:13). 8 Shepherds were in the fields near Bethlehem. He will never drink wine or any other liquor. Zechariah is likewise “startled and gripped with fear” (Luke 1:12). 11Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 13 The angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! They were praising God by saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace to those who have his good will!”, 15 The angels left them and went back to heaven. 20 But because you didn’t believe what I said, you will be unable to talk until the day this happens. While Zechariah was in the holy place, the angel Gabriel appeared to him “standing at the right side of the altar of incense” (verse 11). But the angel said to him: Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Throughout the mountain region of Judea, people talked about everything that had happened. Your wife Elizabeth will have a son. Because Zechariah's wife Elizabeth was barren, Gabriel's statement contains a double-meaning for both the aged couple and for Israel. 23 When the days of his service were over, he went home. One day a very special thing happened to him. They followed all the Lord’s commands and regulations perfectly. This episode examines Luke 1:11-25 and Gabriel's announcement of the birth of … 8 Zechariah was on duty with his division of priests. Zechariah and Elizabeth had God’s approval. In this way he will prepare the people for their Lord.”, 18 Zechariah said to the angel, “What proof is there for this? Zechariah was a priest who helped in God’s temple. In Hebrew Joseph means: increaser. Therefore, the holy child developing inside you will be called the Son of God. Zechariah 4:1 - 14. Luke 1:5-25 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW) The Angel Gabriel Appears to Zechariah. “My soul praises the Lord’s greatness!47 My spirit finds its joy in God, my Savior,48 because he has looked favorably on me, his humble servant. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there wasn’t any room for them in the inn. 76 “You, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High.You will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way.77 You will make his people know that they can be savedthrough the forgiveness of their sins.78 A new day will dawn on us from abovebecause our God is loving and merciful.79 He will give light to those who live in the darkand in death’s shadow.He will guide us into the way of peace.”. 12 Zechariah was troubled and overcome with fear. 11 Today your Savior, Christ the Lord, was born in David’s city. Copyright © 1995, 2003, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020 by God’s Word to the Nations Mission Society. An angel--who is at first nameless--appears "on the right side of the altar of incense," causing Zechariah to be afraid. All rights reserved. his mercy lasts throughout every generation. They followed all the Lord’s commands and regulations perfectly. Joseph, a descendant of King David, went to Bethlehem because David had been born there. Everything happened the way the angel had told them. 11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. I’m an old man, and my wife is beyond her childbearing years.”, 19 The angel answered him, “I’m Gabriel! Both of them were too old to have children. 21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah.