Elizabeth had her baby boy! Her neighbors and family heard how kind God had been to her, and they all celebrated together.
When the baby was eight days old, everyone said, “Name him Zechariah, like his dad!” Elizabeth said, “No. His name is John.” Zechariah still couldn't talk, so he wrote on a tablet, “His name is John.”
Right away, Zechariah could talk again! The very first thing he did was praise God.
Key Verse
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his peopleLuke 1:68, ESV
Talk About It
What do you think Zechariah wanted to say first after so long?
Story Questions
What was the new baby's name?
John
How did Zechariah tell everyone the name?
He wrote it down
What did Zechariah do when he could talk again?
He praised God
Try This Today
Find out what your name means, then write it on a paper ornament and hang it on your tree.
Pray Together
God, thank you for keeping every promise. Help me get my heart ready for Jesus, like John did. Amen.