#166: Zechariah and Elizabeth

Jesus knew we would have troubles in this life. He knew we would not always be celebrated for following Him. There are many followers of Jesus who have given their lives to follow Jesus. May we have courage and strength to stand for Him, even when others don't. 

Do you know what it means to be a peacemaker? Jesus calls us to be bearers of peace, and we can only do that as we carry His peace within us. 

In this episode, we learn what it means to be pure in heart. 

John prepares people for the kingdom. 

Today’s Bible Verse: But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. - Luke 1:13   Want to listen without the ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://w ... Show More

As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, Fr. Mike draws our attention to Mary. He clarifies the difference between Zechariah's response and Mary's response to the angel Gabriel, and also explains why Mary is the Ark of the new Covenant. We learn that through Mary, God begins to fu ... Show More

John the Baptist has been promising the coming Messiah and here He is! Our story comes from Matthew 3. 

The Angel of the Lord shares with two Israelites about their soon to be child - a man who would be at the tip of the spear in the battle against the Philistines. Our story comes from Judges 13. 

The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) 

The ministry of Jesus begins. 

<p>(Luk 1:17 KJV) And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.</p> <p><br></p>