John the Baptist and Jesus
John - water; Jesus - Holy Spirit and fire
What did John baptize with and what did he say Jesus would baptize with?
camel hair; locus and honey
What did John wear and eat?
he did not like him or what he said
What did King Herod think of John the Baptist and what did he think of what John said?
Son, why have you treated us like this?; Why were you searching for me? Did you not know I had to be in my father's house.
What did Mary ask Jesus when she found him and what was his reply?
praised God
What did Simeon do when he held Jesus?
praised God
What did Zechariah do when he regained his speech?
brood of vipers
What did john the Baptist call the Pharisees?
they were amazed
What did people think when the shepherds told them what they had seen and heard?
What should we do then? The man with two tunics should share with him who has none and the one who has food should do the same.
What did the crowd ask John the Baptist and what was his reply?
God with us
What does Immanuel mean?
Let it be so how; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness
What does Jesus tell John about why John should baptize him and not the other way around?
he grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom and the grace of God was upon him
What does the Bible say about Jesus' growth?
he would see Christ before he did would die
What had the Holy Spirit revealed to Simeon that would happen before he died?
not able to speak until the baby was born
What happened to Zechariah when he questioned?
the baby leaped in her womb
What happened when Mary entered Elizabeth's house?
getting to know Jesus
What is the New Testament about?
to communicate with God and get to know him
What is the purpose of the Bible?
Old Testament - to learn and know God and prepare for Christ; New Testament - brings us to know Jesus
What is the purpose of the Old Testament? What is the purpose of the New Testament?
a star
What led the Magi to the home of Jesus?
Herod died
What made them return to Nazareth?
God came to him in a dream
What prompted Joseph to flee on the night?
an angel visited them
What prompted the shepherds to go to Bethlehem?
a star
What sign did the angels say the shepherds should look for?
Jesus feeding the 5000
What significant event was taking place when John the Baptist was beheaded?
praised God
What did Elizabeth do?
six months
How far was Elizabeth in her pregnancy when Mary went to her?
40 days
How long did Jesus fast in the desert?
40 days
How long did Jesus fast?
three days
How long was Jesus "lost"?
three
How many times did God talk to Joseph?
8 days old
How old was John when Zechariah regained his speech?
John preparing the way for Jesus; Most High
In Zechariah's song, who did he prophesy about and what did he call them?
baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins
What did John baptize for?
righteous and devout
How does the Bible describe Simeon?
Jesus
About whom was this quote said, "For the Lord's hand was on him"?
Isaiah
According to scripture, which Old Testament prophet spoke to John the Baptist hundreds of years before he was born?
turn stone into bread, I will give you everything if you bow down to me, and throw yourself down from the highest point at the temple
How does the devil try to tempt Jesus?
no
Did mary and Joseph understand what Jesus told them?
yes
Does it seem difficult to you, after reading John's replies, to be a Christian?
heaven opened, Holy Spirit descended as dove, and God spoke to Jesus
Explain the events that happened when Jesus was baptized?
in a dream
How did God tell Joseph and Mary that they were going to confuse King Herod?
obedient
How did Jesus behave once they returned home?
the Holy Spirit (dove) came down from heaven and remained with Jesus
How did John the Baptist recoginze Jesus? (John 1:32-34)
prophecies
How did King Herod know, how did everyone know, that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
the Holy Spirit
How did Mary become pregnant with Jesus?
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.
How did the angels praise God? (What did they say?)
turn stone to bread, I will give you everything you see, if you bow down to me, and throw yourself down from the highest point on the temple
How did the devil try to tempt Jesus?
old, fasted and prayed every day
How does the Bible describe Ana?
You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.
Know God's words after Jesus was baptized.
But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."
Luke 1:13-17
And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.
Luke 1:76-79
As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: A voice of one calling in the wilderness, Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth. And all people will see God's salvation. John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
Luke 3:4-7
God
Mary's songs was predominantly a praise. Who was she praising?
heaven opened, the Holy Spirit descended as a dove, and God spoke to Jesus
Name four things that happened when Jesus was baptized.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Name the four Gospels.
Christ, Messiah, Most High, and Savior
What are the names of titles for Jesus that we have read so far?
Bethlehem
What city is called "The City of David"?
man does not live on bread alone, worship the Lord your God and serve him only, and do not put the Lord your God to the test
What are Jesus' three responses?
this child is destined to cause the falling and raising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. and a sword will pierce your own soul too.
What three things does Simeon tell them?
Tax collectors - do not collect more than required. Soldiers - do not accuse people falsely.
What two professionals asked John what they should do and what was John's reply?
he brings news to Elizabeth, Zechariah, Mary, and Joseph; he stands in the presence of God
What two things did we learn about the angel Gabriel in the scriptures we read?
prepare the way for Jesus
What was John the Baptist's main purpose on earth?
divorce her
What was Josep's first inclination to do with Mary when he found out she was pregnant?
carpenter
What was Joseph's profession?
how will this be, since i am a virgin
What was Mary's reply to the angel?
one more powerful that I will come, the thongs of sandals I am not worthy to untie
What was his reply when people asked if he was the Messiah?
Do not be afraid
What was the first thing the angels said to the shepherds?
gold, incense, and myrrh
What were their three gifts?
wheat - believers in Christ; chaff - nonbelievers
When John the Baptist talked about the wheat and chafe, what did each represent?
went to her house to share the joy and circumcise the baby
When John was born, what did friends and neighbors do?
After he considered divorcing her. Do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife.
When did the angel/Lord speak to Joseph and what did he say?
Herod wanted to kill Jesus
When the Magi visited Jesus, what did they tell Joseph about King Herod?
in the wilderness
Where did John live?
Jordan River
Where did he baptize?
Egypt
Where did they flee?
Nazareth
Where was "home"?
Bethlehem
Where was Jesus born?
the devil
Who attended the Jesus?
devil
Who attended to Jesus in the desert?
Jesus
Who did he baptize?
Elizabeth
Who else did the angel tell Mary was pregnant?
Holy Spirit
Who leads Jesus to the desert?
John the Baptist; Jesus
Who said, "A man who comes after me will surpass me because he came before me"? Who was he talking about?
Gabriel
Who told Mary she was pregnant and what six things was she told about Jesus?
angel of the Lord, Gabriel
Who told Zechariah about Elizabeth's upcoming pregnancy?
John the Baptist
Who was filled with the Holy Spirit from birth?
King Herod
Who was the ruler over Judea at this time?
John the Baptist
Who was the voice of one calling in the desert, prepare the way for the Lord?
Simeon and Ana
Who were the two people Mary and Joseph met at the temple when Jesus was eight days old?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Who wrote each of the four Gospels?
for a census to be taken
Why did Caesar Augustus issue a decree?
They wer highly favored in the eyes of the Lord
Why did God choose Mary? Why did he choose Joseph?
feast of the passover
Why did Jesus' family go to Jerusalem when Jesus was 12?
Cause Caesar issued a decree for a census to be taken.
Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem?
because his daughter asked for his head
Why did King Herod have John the Baptist executed?
cause he thought people were going to worship Jesus instead of him
Why did King Herod want to kill Jesus?
cause Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice
Why do people no longer have to offer sacrifices/burnt offerings to God for their sins?
he rebuked Herod because of his brother's wife and all the evil things he has done
Why does John get locked up in prison?
they were upright in the eyes of God
Why does the Bible say that God choose Zechariah and Elizabeth?