Rev. John M. Edgerton

Elizabeth and Zechariah were both priests through and through.  Zechariah had devoted his life to serving as a priest, as part of the order of Abijah.  He had even served in the Temple of Jerusalem itself—no small honor.  Elizabeth too was of the priestly caste, from a family with impeccable pedigree.  She was a descendent of Aaron, Moses’ right hand man.  Aaron who was the creator, founder, and progenitor of the priesthood in Israel.  

Jeremiah is a stern prophet.  There are no easy answers, no quick fixes on offer.