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Zechariah and Elizabeth

New Testament · Book of luke

Zechariah and Elizabeth

  • Ages 5–10
  • 17pages
  • Luke 1:5-25
  • Luke 1:57-80

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About this story

Zechariah and Elizabeth have loved God their whole lives, and they have prayed for a child for just as long. Now they are old, and the answer still hasn't come. Then one day, while Zechariah is serving in the Temple, the angel Gabriel appears beside the altar of incense: their prayer has been heard. They will have a son named John, who will get people ready for the Lord. Zechariah can hardly believe it, and he can't speak a word until the promise comes true. Months later, when baby John is born and named, Zechariah's voice returns as a song of praise. It's a story about waiting, and about a God who keeps his promises right on time, the perfect way to begin Advent.

Meet the cast

The characters in Zechariah and Elizabeth. Tap any face to read more.

Zechariah portrait

Zechariah

elderly priest

Elizabeth portrait

Elizabeth

elderly cousin

Gabriel portrait

Gabriel

angel of the Lord

John the Baptist portrait

John the Baptist

newborn baby boy

Temple Crowd portrait

Temple Crowd

praying worshipers

Kin and Friends portrait

Kin and Friends

village guests

Where this happens

The places that anchor Zechariah and Elizabeth. Tap any tile to see every Bible Heroes storybook set in that place.

Zechariah and Elizabeth's House

Zechariah and Elizabeth's House

A small village home stands among the steep limestone hills of Judea. Terraced slopes and distant olive groves are visible through its low doorway and small window.

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Temple Holy Place

Temple Holy Place

Inside Herod's rebuilt Temple in Jerusalem, high above the Judean hills. The sacred chamber is separated from the outer courts by heavy curtains and stone thresholds.

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Temple Court

Temple Court

A broad paved court outside the Temple sanctuary in Jerusalem, with the city's limestone walls and ridge visible beyond. Pilgrims gather beneath the open Judean sky.

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Judean Hills

Judean Hills

Steep Judean hill country rolls around small villages of pale limestone. Stone terraces descend between white outcrops toward vineyards and olive groves.

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