CHARACTER STUDY ~ ZACHARIAS
Zacharias was a priest of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Zacharias means God remembers. Some Characteristics of Zacharias; √ He was a blameless man who walked according to the command of the Lord. √ Though God fearing yet he had difficulty in having a child with his wife because she was barren and very old. √ He burns incense in the Lord's temple √ He encountered the Angel Gabriel during one of his priestly duty at the hour of incense. √ As human as he was, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him when he saw the Angel. √ His response to the message of the Angel, unfortunately, came with a consequence. This is because he did not believe the message. √ However, after serving the punishment (being mute and unable to speak) he glorified the Name of the Lord. √ He named his son John √ The Spirit of God used him to proclaim the Messiah's coming and the role John...