In the Bible, the Book of Luke Chapter 1 tells the story of the how the Angel Gabriel visited both Zacharias and Mary. It was one of the most important times in all of history!
Over 700 years had passed since the prophet Isaiah predicted the coming of the Messiah...
It was just a small town where not very many important things usually happened, but that was about to change...
John became a mighty prophet of God who lived out in the harsh desert. He was a rugged man who ate wild honey and locusts, and wore camel skin clothes!
After years and years of being married to Zacharias, she was finally going to have a child. She must have been really excited, but after a while she noticed that something was wrong...
Years and years had passed since Jesus rose from the grave. Throughout those years Jesus sent special people to earth to help lead and guide God's chosen children. Men like Martin Luther came to pull people away from false churches...