Reading Luke 1:57-66 (NLT) ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. John the Baptists’ birth was a big event in the town. They recognized God’s hand in the whole situation. The blessing and the mercy. The love of longing fulfilled. An interesting eight days for Zachariah. The faithfulness of God is something you can count on. Not getting what you deserve and having the suffering cut short. John was not a random weird guy in the desert.