Leaflet.js map - Pan too and Zoom in on point

This is the first time I am using Leaflet.js. I am trying to create a story map but have come across an issue.

Currently I have a map with a scrolling text bar on the left hand side. I would like users to be able to scroll through the text on the left and when they click on a part of the text it will automatically pan too and zoom in on the correct area on the map, at the same time displaying the marker.