Not a title, but John (Luke 1:57-65)
There are many great and proud people in the world, but behind them there are even greater parents.
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In some families, fathers want to live wholeheartedly and faithfully, but mothers are arrogant and pretentious.
Abandoning household income, he does not look after his children and is busy with his work.
In some families, the mother dedicates her whole life to the family and the children, but the father
There are also families who spend their time in vain with alcohol and gambling in debauchery.
Neither side is bound to be unhappy.
The Bible we read today is an exemplary model for producing good children through parental faith and righteous living.
A family is introduced. This is the home of John the Baptist.
His father was Zacharias, a priest of the Abijah class, and his mother was Aaron, Elizabeth of the descendants of Levi.
to be.
The meaning of the name of Zacharias is [a man remembered before God], and Elizabeth is [a man of God's promise].
As it has the meaning of , you can see that it is a very spiritual family.
1. A family approved before God
"These two are righteous before God, blameless according to all Your commandments and ordinances.
did” (Luke 1:6).
This couple, who pleases God in everything they do, never departs from God.
It is a person remembered by God and a family of faith that believes in God's promises.
2. A family that does its best in the task entrusted to it
"At the same time, Zacharias was performing the priestly office before God in the order of his class" (Luke 1:8)
"According to the custom of the priests... to enter the sanctuary of the Lord, to burn incense...
They were faithful to their duties as priests, and their life lived a spiritual life.
If parents are not faithful in their work, it can have a bad influence on the family and children.
This family is very sincere and faithful.
3. God's Family
Before the birth of John the Baptist, this family was old and barren, so they prayed before God.
people who have been through the years
“Because Elizabeth was barren, they were childless, and they were both old” (Luke 1:7).
Zacharias and Elizabeth overcame these loneliness, suffering, and loneliness through prayer and met God.
All wishes have come true
Then what are the blessings of this spiritually living family?
1. You have fulfilled your heart's desire from God
"The angel spoke to him, saying, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer has been heard.
Elizabeth will give you a son, and you shall call him John” (Luke 1:13).
God blesses righteous families. God gives a sincere wish to families who live righteously.
allow you to achieve
“The time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son” (Luke 1:57).
2. Because of God's grace, the whole family was filled with joy and joy.
“You shall rejoice and rejoice, and many will rejoice over him” (Luke 1:14).
“When their neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had great mercy on them, they rejoiced together” (Luke 1:58).
3. We have produced children in need of our times.
“For he became great before the Lord, and from his mother’s womb was filled with the Holy Spirit” (Luke 1:15).
“I will bring many of the children of Israel back to the Lord, their God” (Luke 1:16).
"O child, you are called a prophet of the Most High...
salvation through the forgiveness of their sins” (Luke 1:76).