In Luke 1-56-80, following the birth of John the Baptist, and his subsequent circumcision and his formal naming, Zechariah breaks his silence with a hymn of praise to the Lord, blessing God and his new born son.

In Luke 1-39-55, having been told the news about Elizabeth in confirmation of the promise, Mary visits with Elizabeth and receives her greeting and that of John the Baptist, and then responds with a hymn of praise and thanksgiving.

In Luke 1-39-55, having been told the news about Elizabeth in confirmation of the promise, Mary visits with Elizabeth and receives her greeting and that of John the Baptist, and then responds with a hymn of praise and thanksgiving.

In Luke 1-26-38, after the announcement of John the Baptist's forthcoming birth, Luke records another angelic visit to the future mother of Jesus, the purpose of which is to announce, with her impending pregnancy, the incarnation of the eternal Son of God.

In Luke 1-26-38, after the announcement of John the Baptist's forthcoming birth, Luke records another angelic visit to the future mother of Jesus, the purpose of which is to announce, with her impending pregnancy, the incarnation of the eternal Son of God.

In Luke 1-5-25, the angel Gabriel announces to Zechariah the birth of John the Baptist, who was to be the forerunner of Christ and make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

In 1 Samuel 17-1-58, David, as the Lord's anointed King, defeats the Philistines by the power of God's Spirit, foreshadowing the victory of his greater son, Jesus Christ, for the salvation of His people.

In 1 Samuel 16-14-23, God summons young David from his life in Bethlehem into the service of King Saul.

In 1 Samuel 16-1-13, Samuel is sent to anoint David, the man whom God has provided for Himself as King.

In 1 Samuel 15-24-35, the Lord in judgment rejected the man Israel had demanded as king, symbolized in the tearing of Samuel's robe.