The Birth of John the Baptist

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the key people, events, and prophetic themes related to the birth of John the Baptist as described in Luke 1:57-80.

Jewish Custom of Circumcision

The practice of circumcising and naming a child on the eighth day.

Zechariah

The father of John the Baptist who was unable to speak for nine months until he wrote the name of his son on a tablet.

Elizabeth

The mother of John the Baptist who gave birth to a son after Mary had stayed with her for three months.

John

The name given to Elizabeth and Zechariah's son, which surprised their relatives because none of them shared that name.

Tablet

The writing surface Zechariah used to confirm that the child's name would be John.

Holy Spirit

The power that filled Zechariah, enabling him to speak again and prophesy about the redemption of Israel.

Messiah

The promised savior for whom John was destined to go on before the Lord to prepare the way.

Abraham and David

The figures to whom God promised salvation long ago according to Zechariah's prophecy.

Strong in spirit

The description given of John as he grew up and lived in the desert until his announcement to Israel.