God's Promise to Zacharia

Reference:         Luke 1:5-25

Golden Verse:

"I am not the Christ," but, "I have been sent before Him." John 3:28
Lesson Goals:
  1. Have a good understanding of the miraculous conception of John the Baptist.
  2. Preparing for God's Incarnation
  3. Prophecies fulfilled
Lesson Notes:
  1. 400 years of silence following Malachi's prophecy
  2. When God renewed His revelation, He announced the coming of John.
  3. John came to prepare the way for Jesus Christ, and he will be the source of happiness for many.
  4. God's selection of Zecharia and Elizabeth
  5. Zacharia's doubts, his need for a proof, and his punishment
Practice:
How can we strengthen our confidence that persistent prayer will at last be answered?
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