October 20 — The Silence Breaks: John Is Born and the King Is Announced — Chronological Audio Bib...

Today the New Testament opens with a priest named Zechariah serving his turn in the temple, and immediately we see how much the Old Testament matters for understanding what happens. Luke tells us which priestly division Zechariah belonged to and which service he was assigned, details that only make sense if you know how Israel's worship was organized. An angel announces a son who will go before the Lord "in the spirit and power of Elijah" to prepare the way. Mary is told she will bear a child from the line of David whose kingdom will never end, and Zechariah's song reaches back to the oath sworn to Abraham and to the promises made to David. Then Jesus is born in Bethlehem and presented in the temple, where Simeon and Anna recognize Him. Even here we catch a glimpse of expectation. Many were watching for a powerful king who would rescue them from earthly enemies. God was sending something greater. Resolved to Read is a daily chronological Bible podcast guiding you through Scripture in one year—with short readings, quiet moments of reflection, and warm conversations that bring faith to life. Join the journey, stay consistent in God’s Word, and grow spiritually one day at a time. 📖 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube. 🎧 Listen daily + find the full reading plan by following along in the Daily Bible in Chronological Order edited by F. Lagard Smith. Music: "Ears to Hear" by Kent Simmons