Before the Manger: Zechariah

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1. 1What was Zechariah's occupation?

   1. A Fisherman
   2. B Priest
   3. C Tax collector
   4. D Carpenter
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   B. Priest Luke 1:5

   Zechariah served in the priestly division of Abijah.

2. 2To which priestly division did Zechariah belong?

   1. A Abijah
   2. B Benjamin
   3. C Judah
   4. D Dan
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   A. Abijah Luke 1:5

   Luke identifies Abijah as his division.

3. 3Zechariah's wife Elizabeth descended from which priestly ancestor?

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   Aaron Luke 1:5

   Both parents came from priestly families.

4. 4What was Zechariah chosen by lot to burn?

   1. A A scroll
   2. B A lamp
   3. C A fishing net
   4. D Incense
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   D. Incense Luke 1:9

   His assignment brought him into the temple sanctuary.

5. 5Where were the worshipers while Zechariah served inside?

   1. A Outside praying
   2. B On a boat
   3. C At a banquet
   4. D Inside sleeping
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   A. Outside praying Luke 1:10

   The congregation prayed during the incense offering.

6. 6On which side of the incense altar did the angel stand?

   1. A The left
   2. B Under its base
   3. C Behind its curtain
   4. D The right
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   D. The right Luke 1:11

   Luke gives this specific detail of the appearance.

7. 7What name was Zechariah told to give his son?

   1. A James
   2. B Joseph
   3. C John
   4. D Joel
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   C. John Luke 1:13

   The child's name was announced before his birth.

8. 8What drink was Zechariah's promised son to avoid?

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   Wine and strong drink Luke 1:15

   The instructions set him apart for his coming ministry.

9. 9Whose spirit and power would characterize John's ministry?

   1. A Pharaoh's
   2. B Samson's
   3. C Elijah's
   4. D Solomon's
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   C. Elijah's Luke 1:17

   John would prepare people for the Lord.

10. 10Why did the angel say Zechariah would be unable to speak?

    1. A He left Jerusalem
    2. B He did not believe the message
    3. C He had forgotten his name
    4. D He refused to burn incense
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    B. He did not believe the message Luke 1:20

    His silence would last until the promise was fulfilled.