Zacharias and Elizabeth 1. Declared righteous by God. 2. Godly, observant of God's requirements upon them as Jews. 3. Childless 4. Old Age

“Now it happened that” Galatians 4:4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law

What Petition? Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John.

Revelation 5:8 When He had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Psalm 141:2 May my prayer be counted as incense before You; The lifting up of my hands as the evening offering.

Luke 1:8-10 Now it happened that while he was performing his priestly service before God in the appointed order of his division, according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of the people were in prayer outside at the hour of the incense offering.

Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.