BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST     Lesson 7
                            (Luke 1:57-80)

 1. Why was the circumcision performed on the eighth day? ____________

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 2. Who were present at the circumcision of John? ____________________

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 3. Who wanted to name the baby "Zacharias"? _________________________

 4. Why did Elisabeth object to naming him "Zacharias"? ______________

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 5. Why did they make signs to Zacharias (vs 62)? ____________________

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 6. What is meant by "the hand of the Lord was with him"? ____________

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 7. By what influence did Zacharias prophecy in vs. 68-75? ___________

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 8. What seems to be the nature of the prophecy in vs. 68-75? ________

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 9. What work of Christ is referred to in vs. 68? ____________________

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10. What is suggested by the word "horn"? ____________________________

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11. Where do we read of the oath which God made to Abraham? __________

12. Explain the meaning of "holiness? in vs 75. ______________________

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13. Explain the meaning of "righteousness." __________________________

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14. The text tells us that John would be called "the prophet of the

    highest (Most High)." What would Jesus be called? ________________

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15. What Old testament prophecy does John fulfill as referred to in

    vs. 76? __________________________________________________________

16. Why did "his people" need knowledge of salvation (vs 77)? ________

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17. By what figure is the coming of Messiah portrayed?  ______________

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