1.

Verses 1-4 refer to “the things that have been fulfilled.”  What are these things? (Acts 1:1-5; Mark 1:1) Why is it important for a student to be certain of them? (John 20:31; 1 Cor 15:2)

2. 

Read verses 5-6.  Although Herod was a king, Luke makes only a passing remark about him.  However, he writes in detail about a certain priestly couple. Why? 

3.

Compare the couple’s problem in verse 7 with what the angel said in verse 13.  What does this tell us about the way they handled their problem?  What can we learn from them?

4.

Verses 8-9 indicate that worshipers in the Temple were praying regularly in the way prescribed by the Lord.  Why did He command the Israelites to do this? (Exodus 19:5-6; 25:22,40)  What does this show us about the kind of people the Lord uses to fulfill His redemptive purpose?

5.

Read verses 11-17.  Think about the news the angel shared with Zechariah.  What does this tell us about: 1) the power of prayer; and 2) how John would bring joy to many? 

6.

Verses 18-22 describe how Zechariah became mute.  Why was Zechariah trained like this? 

7.

Read verses 23-25. What does Elizabeth’s testimony tell us about how blessed it is to believe in the Lord to the very end?