Question 26
Birth and Early Life of Jesus“...and many will rejoice at his birth; for he will be great before the Lord...”
In the statement above, the angel made this pronouncement because of
- A.Zachariah's fervent prayers.
- B.Joseph's hesitation to marry Mary.
- C.Elizabeth's disbelief because of her barrenness.
- D.Mary's holy nature.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Zachariah's fervent prayers.)
Explanation
The angel began, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer is heard”, then promised the birth of John (Luke 1:13-15).