After 400 quiet years, God spoke again! An old priest named Zechariah was serving in God's temple.
Suddenly an angel appeared! Zechariah was scared. The angel said, “Don't be afraid! You and your wife Elizabeth will have a baby boy. Name him John.”
Zechariah said, “But we're too old!” Because he didn't believe, he couldn't talk until the baby was born.
Key Verse
Your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.Luke 1:13, ESV
Talk About It
How would you feel if an angel appeared to you?
Story Questions
Where was Zechariah when the angel came?
In God's temple
What was the baby going to be named?
John
What happened because Zechariah didn't believe?
He couldn't talk
Try This Today
Try to go five minutes without talking, just like Zechariah. Use only gestures!
Pray Together
God, help me believe you, even when your promises seem impossible. Amen.