Question 21
Birth and Early Life of Jesus“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,.......” is a hymn of praise by
- A.the Virgin Mary at the annunciation
- B.Zachariah at the birth of John the Baptist
- C.Simeon at the presentation of Jesus in the Temple
- D.Elizabeth at the visit of Mary.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Zachariah at the birth of John the Baptist)
Explanation
Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit after John's birth, sang this hymn, the Benedictus (Luke 1:67–68).