Thursday Thirteen #20 AND Jesse Tree #20 Zachariah
Kind of funny coincidence that the 20th day of our Jesse Tree would fall on my 20th Thursday Thirteen.
Thirteen Things about Jesse Tree #20 Zachariah
1. Today we start the New Testament folks for our Jesse Tree, beginning with Zachariah.
2. Zachariah was a priest.
3. He was married to Elizabeth and they were both old.
4. They didn't have any children, which was a big deal, but they had kind of made peace with it, since there was basically no chance of having kids at this stage of life.
5. Zachariah one turn in life to go into the Holy of Holies to take care of the incense and whatever other things need doing in there was on this day (in the story) . It was probably the high point of his life as a priest.
6. He went into the chamber, and was focusing on the tasks he had to perform, when an angel appeared.
7. Gabriel (the angel) said, (as angels do in the Bible) "Don't be afraid." Seems that they always have to say that. Sometimes they don't say it and I guess those people are supposed to be afraid, like here.
8.He told Zachariah and he (Zachariah) and Elizabeth were going to have a baby and name him John, but Zachariah didn't believe it.
9. So, as a sign, Zachariah was unable to speak until John was born.
10 For the Jesse Tree, we use a pad a pencil for the ornament, because Zachariah was unable to speak.
11. We are using multicolored jello squares for the ephod, which is fancy breastplate that the priests wore.
12. And corn dogs (beef:-)), because of the oil in the temple (since you have to fry them).
13. And Laffy Taffy for the dessert, since it is hard to talk with it in your mouth.
Tomorrow is Elizabeth...thanks for stopping by.:-)
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1. Today we start the New Testament folks for our Jesse Tree, beginning with Zachariah.
2. Zachariah was a priest.
3. He was married to Elizabeth and they were both old.
4. They didn't have any children, which was a big deal, but they had kind of made peace with it, since there was basically no chance of having kids at this stage of life.
5. Zachariah one turn in life to go into the Holy of Holies to take care of the incense and whatever other things need doing in there was on this day (in the story) . It was probably the high point of his life as a priest.
6. He went into the chamber, and was focusing on the tasks he had to perform, when an angel appeared.
7. Gabriel (the angel) said, (as angels do in the Bible) "Don't be afraid." Seems that they always have to say that. Sometimes they don't say it and I guess those people are supposed to be afraid, like here.
8.He told Zachariah and he (Zachariah) and Elizabeth were going to have a baby and name him John, but Zachariah didn't believe it.
9. So, as a sign, Zachariah was unable to speak until John was born.
10 For the Jesse Tree, we use a pad a pencil for the ornament, because Zachariah was unable to speak.
11. We are using multicolored jello squares for the ephod, which is fancy breastplate that the priests wore.
12. And corn dogs (beef:-)), because of the oil in the temple (since you have to fry them).
13. And Laffy Taffy for the dessert, since it is hard to talk with it in your mouth.
Tomorrow is Elizabeth...thanks for stopping by.:-)
Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!
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posted by angela at 6:19 AM
9 Comments:
If you pay attention to the Biblical description of angels, they are pretty freaky lookin'; some covered with eyes and six sets of wings. I'd be scared, too!!!
Yep, I agree...and even the "normal" looking ones are huge.
Wonderful list. Thanks for teaching me about Zachariah. I got to the part about the corn dog and had to laugh. It's fitting though. Merry Christmas!
Funny how different things strike different people...Didn't think of that. Still not thinking it....
A great list for a great time of year.
Very interesting! That was an awesome list.
Happy TT and Merry Christmas!
I’m up!
thanks for making me smile today! Have a GREAT Christmas!!
It's cool the way you made a link for most of the things.
thanks for dropping the list!
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