It was during the time of King Herod, ruler over Judaea. A priest names Zacharias was married to Elizabeth. Both were in their old age. They were also childless. Elizabeth did not possess the ability to conceive children. The couple was always faithful and obedient to God and His word. While Zacharias was on duty, he was chosen to go burn incense because it was customary to his religion to burn it on the alter where the people came together to worship and pray. When suddenly an angel from God appeared next to the right side of the alter. The angel came to relay the message that God will give them a son that they will name John. John will be forever be great in the sight of the Lord. He will not drink alcohol but be filled with the Holy Spirit. Zacharias was dumb founded, but Gabriel the angel informed him that what he was saying is true. Because of Zacharias suspicions Gabriel made it so that Zacharias could not speak of his son until the time of his birth. Elizabeth became pregnant and stayed in hidden for 5 months. In the 6th month of her pregnancy, Gabriel was sent into Nazareth by God to a virgin by the name of Mary who was engaged to a man named Joseph. Gabriel sent a message to Mary. The message said, she will give birth to a son who will be named Jesus, who will be the son of God. Mary has a song. She lived with Elizabeth for 3 months.
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| Child Jesus with his brother John the Baptist. Source: Wikipedia |
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