Educator Guide
Zechariah (priest) Bible Study Guide
Second Temple · b. 60 BC
Priest of the division of Abijah; struck mute until the birth of his son John, then sang the Benedictus.
From the family tree
- Spouse
- Elizabeth
- Children
- John the Baptist
- Dates
- b. 60 BC
- Era
- Second Temple
Teaching prompt
Read about Zechariah (priest): "Priest of the division of Abijah; struck mute until the birth of his son John, then sang the Benedictus." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Zechariah (priest)'s life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Zechariah (priest)'s place?
- Which scripture passage about Zechariah (priest) stands out most to you, and why?