WHO WAS ELIZABETH IN THE

BIBLE?
A g e s 3 - 5 Ye a r s O l d

Brainstorming:
Have you heard the name Elizabeth in the Bible?
Who is Elizabeth?
What can we learn from her life story?

Activity:
P l e a s e Wa t c h t h e Vi d e o
Ti t l e : B i b l e S t o r y _ E l i z a b e t h
L i n k h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v = o 1 J z b i U p i 6 s

Question & Answer Activity:

Ask these questions after watching the short video:
W h o a r e t h e c h a r a c t e r s o f t h e s t o r y ? N a m e e a c h c h a r a c t e r.
What can you say about Elizabeth?
What can you say about Zachariah?
W h a t i s Z a c h a r i a h ’s j o b ?
W h a t i s t h e n a m e o f Z a c h a r i a h a n d E l i z a b e t h ’s b a b y ?

Coloring Activity:
I n s t r u c t i o n : C o l o r t h e d r a w i n g b e l o w.
WHO WAS ELIZABETH IN THE
BIBLE?
A g e s 6 - 8 Ye a r s O l d

Brainstorming:
Have you heard the name Elizabeth in the Bible?
Who is Elizabeth?
What can we learn from her life story?

Activity:
P l e a s e Wa t c h t h e Vi d e o
Ti t l e : S t o r y o f E l i z a b e t h _ L u k e 1 B i b l e S t o r y f o r K i d s
L i n k : h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v = 4 9 0 S D W d I G 3 U & t = 1 8 6 s

Question & Answer Activity:

Ask these questions after watching the short video:
W h o a r e t h e c h a r a c t e r s o f t h e s t o r y ? N a m e e a c h c h a r a c t e r.
Describe Elizabeth.
Describe Zachariah.

W h a t i s Z a c h a r i a h ’s j o b ?
How was Elizabeth related to Mary?
W h a t i s t h e n a m e o f Z a c h a r i a h a n d E l i z a b e t h ’s b a b y ?
During those times, it was customary to name the baby after the name
o f t h e f a t h e r. W h y d i d t h e y n o t n a m e t h e b a b y a f t e r Z a c h a r i a h ?
D i d Z a c h a r i a h d o u b t e d t h e a n g e l ’s m e s s a g e t o h i m ?

Coloring Activity:
I n s t r u c t i o n : C o l o r t h e d r a w i n g b e l o w.
WHO WAS ELIZABETH IN THE
BIBLE?
Ag e s 9 – 12 Ye a r s O l d

S T O RY O V E RV I E W:

Elizabeth in the Bible was the wife of a priest named Zechariah; she

was also a cousin of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Elizabeth and Zechariah
are called “righteous and blameless” people who walked in all the
commandments of the Lord (Luke 1:6). Elizabeth was barren; she was
unable to have children (Luke 1:7). When Elizabeth is first mentioned in
the Bible, she is an old woman, or as Luke puts it, “advanced in years”
(Luke 1:7). This could mean anything from late middle-age to old age. In
any case, she was past child-bearing age (Luke 1:18).

When Zechariah was in the temple offering incense to the Lord,

the angel Gabriel appeared to him, saying that he and Elizabeth would
soon be parents; they were to name the baby John. This baby would
grow up to be “great before the Lord” and bring joy and gladness to
them, as well as to many other people (Luke 1:14–15). Zechariah was
doubtful because of his wife’s age and the fact that he was himself old
(Luke 1:18), so Gabriel—the same angel who appeared later to Mary—
told Zechariah that he would be unable to speak until the prophecy was
fulfilled in the birth of John (Luke 1:19–20, 26–27).

Elizabeth, when finding herself pregnant, kept herself in seclusion

for five months. She said, “The Lord has done this for me. . . . In these
days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the
people” (Luke 1:25). Six months after Elizabeth conceived, Mary also
became pregnant, and she went to visit Elizabeth, because Gabriel had
told her of Elizabeth’s pregnancy (Luke 1:36–37). It is a sign of God’s love
and care that he placed these women in the same family. He could have
just as easily made them strangers to one another, but, by making them
relatives, He gave them mutual comfort and encouragement. Especially
for Mary, the experience of being pregnant outside of wedlock must
have been frightening and shocking. But God provided Elizabeth as a
comforting presence—a trusted and known relation and older woman
who was going through a similarly miraculous event (Luke 1:38–45).

As soon as Mary arrived at Elizabeth’s home and Elizabeth heard

Mary’s greeting, “the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled
with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: ‘Blessed are you
among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so
favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the
sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped
for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his
promises to her!’” (Luke 1:41–45). The Holy Spirit told Elizabeth of Mary’s
condition even before Mary could say a word.

Eight days after Elizabeth’s child was born, several neighbors and
relatives were there for the ceremony of circumcision. It was during this
time that children were officially given their names, and Elizabeth
declared her baby’s name to be John—Zechariah was still unable to
speak. The neighbors questioned Elizabeth about the name; none of her
relatives had ever been called John—certainly they should name him
Zechariah. But Zechariah procured a tablet and wrote on it the name of
John. In this he showed his faith in the angel’s prophecy, and, with that,
Zechariah was able to speak again (Luke 1:57–64).

Elizabeth’s son grew up to be John the Baptist, who ministered

“before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah” (Luke 1:17) and was
the prophet who prepared the way of the Lord, fulfilling Malachi’s
prophecy (Malachi 3:1; Luke 1:76; John 3:1–6).

Q U E S T I O N & A N S W E R A C T I V I T Y:
Describe the life of the couple, Zachariah and Elizabeth before they had a child.
How did Elizabeth know that she had with a child?
How did Zachariah announced that he was having a son?
Why is Zacharias’s mouth was muted after talking to an angel?

Activity:
Watch this short video
Title: Zachariah and Elizabeth.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFHOIiI6Vf0
Coloring Activity:
Instructions.: Color the Bible verse design below.

The Story of Elizabeth in the Bible

A g e s 13 – 15 Ye a r s O l d
 Elizabeth in the Bible was married to Zechariah, a priest. She was also a
cousin to Mary, the mother of Jesus. The New Testament describes Elizabeth
and her husband, Zechariah as “righteous and blameless” people who observed
“all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly”. (Luke 1:6).

Elizabeth was described as barren; unable to have children.

In the first mention of Elizabeth in the Bible, she is said to be an old

woman. As lifespans were drastically different in biblical times, this could put
her anywhere between late middle-age to old age. Regardless of how old she
actually was, she was certainly past what anyone would consider child-bearing
age.

When Zechariah was in the temple giving an offering to the Lord,

Gabriel, the angel, appeared to him, and said that he and Elizabeth would soon
be parents and that they were to name the baby John. John would grow up to be
“great in the sight of the Lord” and bring joy and gladness to them and many
will rejoice because of him.

Zechariah found this a bit hard to believe since both he and his wife were
“old”, but Gabriel (he was the same angel who later appeared to Mary) told
Zechariah that he wouldn’t be able to speak until the prophecy was fulfilled in
the birth of John.

Soon, Elizabeth learns that she is pregnant and secludes herself for five
months. She said, “The Lord has done this for me. . . . In these days he has
shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people”.

Not long after Elizabeth conceives, Mary also learns that she is pregnant.

The angel, Gabriel, visits Elizabeth to tell her of Elizabeth’s pregnancy

and Mary set out to visit her cousin.

As soon as Mary arrived at Elizabeth’s home and Elizabeth heard Mary’s

greeting, “the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy
Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: ‘Blessed are you among women, and
blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of
my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my
ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that
the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!’” The Holy Spirit told Elizabeth of
Mary’s pregnancy even before Mary could utter a word!
 Mary and Elizabeth were able to comfort and encourage each other
during their pregnancies.

Eight days after Elizabeth’s child was born, the neighbors and relatives
were gathered for the ceremony of circumcision. In the Hebrew tradition, it is at
this time that babies were officially given their names, and Elizabeth declared
her baby’s name to be John. Zechariah, however, was still unable to talk. The
neighbors asked Elizabeth about the name. It was an unusual name, at the time
and none of her relatives had ever been called John. Why not name him
Zechariah, after his father? But Zechariah grabbed a tablet and wrote on it the
name of John. In this he showed his faith in the angel’s prophecy, and, with
that, Zechariah was able to speak again.

Of course, we know now that Elizabeth’s son grew up to be John the

Baptist, who ministered “before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah” and
was the prophet who prepared the way of the Lord, fulfilling Malachi’s
prophecy (Malachi 3:1)

Activity: Color the Bible verse below

 8 Life Lessons from the Life of
Elizabeth in The Bible
A g e s 1 3 – 1 5 Ye a r s O l d

1. God is Jehovah Jireh and He Always Provides

Can you imagine the thoughts going to Mary’s head when the angel told her that
not only is she pregnant as an engaged woman (the shame!), but this baby is to
be the Messiah?

Soon after Gabriel visited Mary, she sought a friend in her cousin, Elizabeth.

God provided for Mary as only God can. He gave her someone who would
empathize with her. Someone also with child. Someone who would “get” the
swollen ankles, morning sickness and, even being visited by an angel. They
provided comfort for each other as part of God’s plan.

We’ve all heard the story of Elizabeth and Mary but I think many of us
overlook how God provided to Mary and Elizabeth. We should never forget that
our God provides and that even today, He is at work in our lives providing as
only He can.

2. Avoid the comparison trap

Both Elizabeth and Mary were graciously favored by God. Each was given a
calling to Mother men written about in prophecy.

When Mary came to Elizabeth to share her news, Elizabeth’s reaction surprised
me. Elizabeth, considered barren and now in her old age, was about to have a
baby AND she was visited by the angel of the Lord! I mean, that’s news! But,
instead of being jealous over Mary’s own news – pregnant with the Son of God
– Elizabeth rejoiced for her cousin and that each were a part of God’s plan.
How many times have you heard of a friend or family member receiving
blessings and wondering why it couldn’t have been you? What about looking
over the fence at your neighbor’s home and seeing their new car lamenting over
the fact that your car is old, barely running and needs to be replaced.

Perhaps it’s feeling jealous over a friend’s job, vacation, fill-in-the-blank. I get
it. We tend to look at others and compare them to ourselves and our lack, but
what if, we changed our way of thinking and, instead, rejoiced with them?

What if we were genuinely happy for how God has blessed others? What if we
rested in the fact that we are just the way God wants us? That we have exactly
what our Lord says we need?

I’m pretty sure we’d actually feel a weight lifted that we don’t have to be or
look a certain way. God created us just the way He wants. I love this post from
Worth Beyond Rubies about comparing yourself to other. In it, the writer, Diane
Ferreira, says “Stop comparing yourself to others – you are chosen for this
place.” I just love that. What a beautiful reminder that God predestined our “lot
in life” and who are we to compare what others have or look like to ourselves?
God’s got this, we don’t have to. 

Elizabeth didn’t have to be reminded of this. She didn’t fall into the comparison
trap. She rejoiced with her cousin over her news.

“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so
favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your
greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has
believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” – Luke 1:42-45

3. God puts people in our lives at just the right time

For three months, during Elizabeth and Mary’s pregnancy, the two women
spent their time together. We don’t know what they talked about or what they
did together, but we do know that they were there for us.

God has a way of putting people in our lives at just the time we need them.

At a time in my life when the door was shutting on a very long-term friendship,
God placed a woman in my life who was just who I needed at the time as a
friend. She pours into me and strengthens my faith. She and I are walking a
similar path, my like Elizabeth and Mary and she is just who I need as a friend
in this stage of life. God knew that and He placed her in my life at just the right
time.
4. God always keeps His promises
The name Elizabeth means “God keeps his oaths” (more on that below under
interesting facts about Elizabeth in the Bible). When Elizabeth went years
without conceiving, she had no idea that in her twilight years, God would keep
His promises to her.

His kept promise to Elizabeth brought a prophecy to life and the one that would
go before Jesus to make a nation of Israel.

You may be struggling right now. You may not feel like you are making a
difference in the kingdom of God, but God has a plan for you, my friend.

You may not see it now, but He is at work and will always keep His promises!

You may not see it now, but He is at work and will always keep His
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5. We Should Bless Others Whenever We Have the

Opportunity (and not be selfish)
Let’s set the stage:  Elizabeth learns that she is with child. She is so excited she
can hardly contain it. Mary pops by to share her own news and, instead of
Elizabeth blurting out her own exciting news, she, instead, blessed Mary with
her words.

Each time you see a friend or family member, think for a moment how your
words can bless (or tear down) someone.

Be a blessing to others through your words.

I’m sure that Elizabeth was bursting at sharing her news, but, yet, she blessed
Mary before saying anything about herself.

6. We Should Look for Opportunities To Give Others a

Reason to Praise God
Elizabeth’s blessing to Mary caused Mary to praise God.

And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
 of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
just as he promised our ancestors.”

Luke 1:46-55

Mary was so overcome by Elizabeth’s words of blessing, that she broke out in
praise. 

When people are around you, are you a source of encouragement? Or are you a
sourpuss? Do your words cause people to praise God? Do you bolster their
faith?

7. Remember That God Still Performs Miracles

Elizabeth’s conceiving in her old age was certainly a miracle. God was clearly
at work.

Each week, I hear from readers who share miracles that God has performed in
their life. Marriages restored. Illnesses healed. Financial needs met. God is at
work among us and continues to perform miracles.

Our God is a God of miracles, and He delights in performing them for His
dearly beloved children.

Take a moment to think of any miracles that God has performed in your life.
Write them down. Thank Him for each one. He still performs miracles and I just
know that He has something big planned for you.
8. Choose Joy Instead of Jealousy
So, we’ve covered that Elizabeth chose to bless Mary and was thrilled for her
news. Instead of being jealous, she was humble and overjoyed for her cousin.

Of course, Elizabeth felt honored by God with her own pregnancy, but instead
of feeling jealous that Mary had an even greater blessing (I mean, she was
pregnant with the Messiah!), she, instead, was truly happy for her.

Jealously can cause emotional and spiritual degeneration. It ruins friendships. It

causes families to break apart.It causes strife in the workplace.

When we focus on God and build our faith in Him, we can rest in knowing that
He is doing what is best for us. We can know that He is working in our lives
and that He has His own timing that we can’t begin to understand. We then,
don’t feel jealously. We know that He is working all things for His good.

Activity 1: Role Play

Instruction: Role play the life of Zachariah and Elizabeth, maximum of 5 minutes only.
 TRUST THE SEASONS
Lessons In The Life Of Elizabe th
A g e s 1 9 Ye a r s O l d a n d U p

QUICK SYNOPSIS OF LUKE 1:5-80

Zacharias was ministering in the temple. Scripture tells us up front that
Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth were both righteousness before God,
walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord
blameless BUT they had no children.

Zacharias is serving in the temple during his allotted time and an

angel of the Lord appears to him.   Zacharias is obviously startled and
fearful when he sees the angel. The angel comforts him and tells him that
the Lord has heard his prayer and he will have a son from Elizabeth. I’ve
always loved that. So many before them got it wrong. He wasn’t to use a
mistress. 

This child would come from Elizabeth.   This child will be a son and
you will call him John. This kid that you are going to have late in life is
going to be amazing, he’s not going to drink. He will be filled with the
Holy Spirit even in his mothers womb.   

John is to be set apart for the Lord. Scripture goes on and on with
what the angel says to Zacharias about this child that will be born to them
in their old age.

Zacharias does what any person would do I believe in this situation

he asks God a question in Luke 1: 18. How shall I know this? For I am an
old man and my wife is well advanced in years.   

This backfires….
 The angel answers him back with his credentials. God has sent him
and that should be enough kinda thing. It’s a Holy Ghost smack down. A
tactful smack down but a smack down none the less then there comes
another  BUT….Because Zacharias has “questioned” God, he will be mute
until the baby is born because he did not believe the angels words.  

This visit from the angel happens while Zacharias is serving in the
temple.  Evidently Zacharias takes a long time in the temple because
scripture says folks are waiting on him. When he comes out he is
obviously mute. He cannot speak. They can tell something has happened a
vision perhaps.  
 Zacharias finishing his time of service in the temple and returns
home. Elizabeth conceives once Zacharias returns home.
She hides herself for the first 5 months. (don’t be ashamed when God uses
you out of season). We don’t know if she was ashamed. Let’s be real
being pregnant that late in life must have been a shocker.   We do know
that she sees it as God is redeeming her story.  

We know during this time Gabriel also goes to Mary and let’s her
know she will have a son and to name Him Jesus. The angel explains who
He will be. His name will be Jesus.  Mary questions God but isn’t struck
down like Zacharias. We will dig into that a little more later in our
study. 

The angel even tells her that her relative is pregnant as well. That
she is about 6 months pregnant.   I love that scripture says that the angel
says “with God nothing shall be impossible”.  Luke 1:38 tells us Mary is
willing to be a part of God’s plan. I love seeing that she has a heart
toward God.  

Luke 1:39-56 continues of how Mary and Elizabeth meet.   

I believe the “meat” of this story is how that John leaped in Elizabeth’s
belly when he heard Mary’s greeting. When this happened, Elizabeth was
filled with the Holy Spirit. I can’t imagine how this moment felt. We
could just sit and marvel at this miraculous moment. There are so many
good pieces of this story to dissect.  

We know that Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about 3 months. Luke tells
us Elizabeth gives birth to John The Baptist and others rejoiced with
her.  We can assume perhaps that Mary was there for Elizabeths birth
because she was around 5 months and Mary stayed for 3 months.  

On the day of John The Baptist circumcision they gathered around to hear
the name of the child.  It was customary that the child be named after the
father. Elizabeth answered and said “no his name will be
John”.  Remember Zacharias is still mute from doubting.  The people
present for this occasion kind of argue with her about the choice of name.
The people then turn to ask Zacharias. He asks for a tablet and he writes
down the name “John”. 

Scripture tells us immediately his tongue was loosed, and he began

to praise God. Of course, you can imagine, folks were scared at what had
happened. Perhaps some of the people that were present to hear the name
given to this child were also waiting outside the temple when Zacharias
came out and was mute. I imagine it was quite the moment when they
heard the unloosing of his tongue.

All over Judea was a buzz with what had happened.

Luke 1:67 starts us off with Zacharias prophesying over John’s
ministry.  Zacharias is said to be filled with the Holy Spirit as well and
he begins to prophesy. He begins to speak with authority the things he
had heard nine months ago in the temple.
 If you were unable to have some study time I hope that caught you
up to speed and rekindled you memory bank about the story. Let’s delve
into some good points that we can apply to our own lives.  

Lesson No. 1
FAITHFUL DOESN’T MEAN ABUNDANCE
Luke 1: 5-7

We see that Zacharias and Elizabeth were both righteousness before

God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord
blameless BUT they had no child. 

I believe some of us have been sold the religious mindset that if we

are holy and do everything we are supposed to do that God will bless us.

If we are blameless that somehow we have twisted the arm of God

into blessing us with abundance.  This simple scripture debunks that.  We
don’t serve God for the goods He gives.  He isn’t a crystal ball. We serve
Him because of who He is.  We serve Him because He died for our sins.

The relationship is the prize.

This incorrect foundational teaching that tells us because I am

faithful God must bless me can really can mess us up when God doesn’t
“come through” like we thought He should.

Living a Godly life does not mean no heartaches and abundance

everywhere we turn.

Lesson No. 2

THE BARREN MINDSET

When God uses you out of season.
 Many of us have gone through barren seasons. Seasons or areas in
our lives where we are just “unproductive”.

Elizabeth’s area was front and center.   Women’s worth was

encapsulated in their ability to birth children.

Was she worthless? Did she feel worthless? Was she viewed as

worthless by others? Had she just resigned herself that she would be
“barren” all her life?

Are there areas in your life that you have written off believing that
you’ll never be productive there? God still revives barren places.

People in the town probably had written off the possibility of her
having a child.

Folks may have written you off.  

You may have written yourself off.

Don’t be surprised when God puts you in a productive season after

you have given up on your dream that He would use you.

This doesn’t only apply to being barren in the area of childbirth. It

can be in so many areas. 

I love that Luke 1: 37 tells us “with God nothing will be

impossible”.

Your barren places might turn out to be your most productive. God
never saw Elizabeth as barren. God never sees you as barren.  He sees
you “in a season”. He sees this season as a part of your story  not an
unproductive life.

He knew the things He would allow to be birthed from you. You are
only limited by your view and faith.

Barrenness is not a life sentence it is a season.

Lesson No. 2

PRODUCTIVE OUT OF SEASON

 
 Elizabeth and Mary both find themselves “productive out of season”.
Elizabeth’s time should have been long over for productivity yet “with God
nothing will be impossible”

Mary never had the seed to be productive but “with God nothing will
be impossible”. God knows the seasons He chooses to use us in productive
ways. Neither one of these instances makes any sense.

God works best when it doesn’t make sense.  That’s when we see
clearly it’s Him.

Don’t be surprised like Zacharias was when God plops a “productive”

season smack dab in the middle of a barren one.

Lesson No. 3

DOUBTING
 

Don’t get caught questioning or doubting.   I have to be honest, I

struggled with this because when I read Zacharias question….it doesn’t
seem that appalling to me.   

I very much view God as a relational God. I talk to Him and ask
questions often but when I read this it made me take a step back.. I have
to be honest and say that but Gabriel viewed this as “disbelief or doubt”.  

God’s response to Zacharias question opened my eyes to how many

times my conversation with Him is rooted in doubt.

I wondered just like me Zacharias was simply thinking, “I want Him to

explain a little further how this is going to work”. No, that’s not how it
works.

I am to believe the impossible without explanation.   That’s faith….

I also struggled with the fact that Mary basically asked the same
question. The angel dealt with her very differently.   She gets an
explanation. Why did she get an explanation and Zacharias was stricken
mute?
 After having our online live study about this very area of this
scripture we came to the conclusion that the difference came because
Zacharias had been blameless.   Perhaps this was the first time Zacharias had
questioned. Did God see this as a weakness in his faith? Obviously he did.  

Mary’s response to Gods assignment for her is “let it be to me

according to your will.   Of course she gets an explanation and she responds
this way after but God has asked some big things of her and she still says,
“let it be to me according to your will”. That is some big stuff to say, “let it
be to me according to your will” to.  

She didn’t question after the angel dropped that bomb on her. Mary
had faith. 

Both Elizabeth and Mary’s situation are similar.   Elizabeth’s seed is

for all intent and purpose “dead”. Mary’s seed had not been activated so
neither should produce life.

Haven’t we all been there? When God produced something out of

nothing.

I have learned that God deals with us one on one. He gets to do that
because He’s God.

I may never understand why God chose to be so harsh “in my eyes” to

Zacharias. Perhaps it was the things Zacharias had seen God do. Evidently
the faith of Zacharias should have been strong enough to believe.  

Lesson No. 4

 INFLUENCE

Elizabeth’s life was uneventful it seems.  Her biggest accomplishment

would be someone she had influence over.
 
Often times we as women, myself included are looking for this grand
position in life that has recognition and status.
We have all seen the Pinterest meme that says the most important thing you
may ever do in your life is raise a child.

How true this is! 

She waited her whole life to have a child. This child would be used
mightily for God. Her hands on influence started with her son.
 I also love how Zacharias prophesies over the ministry of his son
John. We see Zacharias influence start as soon as John comes out of the
womb.  Oh how I believe we miss an opportunity to lift our children to the
Lord and speak blessings and life over them simply because we do not pray.

Overview

SIMPLE LIFE LESSONS FROM   ELIZABETH

God doesn’t have to bless me.  He chooses to of His good pleasure.
God will use a barren season just like He does a productive season.
 
 
God can use my barren places to change the world.
What I see as a barren place doesn’t look barren to God.
 
God’s view of my life is very different than mine. My relational
conversation with God can expose my doubt. I  should start paying more
attention to that….
 
A productive season can come out of nowhere and not make any sense.
I am to not question but to trust His placement in that season.   
 
  I can expect barren seasons to produce great fruit for Christ.
Influence starts at home. Influence comes from within.
God gives the influence in the season He chooses.
 
A barren or productive season can be used mightily to show Gods
miraculous power.
 
  Without the barren seasons the productive wouldn’t stand out so
much….
 
 

TRUST THE SEASONS…

 

Sharing/Express your thoughts on the following statements:

1. Barrenness is not a life sentence it is a season.
2. Faithful doesn’t mean abundance.
3. Productive out of season.
4. Influence starts at home. Influence comes from within.
5. Let it be to me according to Your will.