the birth of Jesus page 4

the birth of Jesus page 4 by ric Gustafson


Their was couple by the name of Zacharias and Elizabeth. They were childless and lived in the hill country south of Jerusalem. Zacharias was a priest and Elizabeth was a daughter of Aaron. The couple traveled to Jerusalem twice a year. Zacharias burned incense in the Temple. The Altar of Incense stood outside the veil that hid the Ark of the Covenant. A priest like Zacharias would first cleanse himself by sacrifice and water. The priest would pour some coals on the altar and then sprinkle incense on top. Then the fragrance of the smoke would fill the Temple.
This privilege of offering incense came one day to Zacharias.


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