Jesus’ Parents
Where did Mary go after she heard the angel’s message that she would be the mother of the Savior?
To visit Elizabeth.
In which Gospel is the most complete account the birth of Jesus?
Luke.
Name the two people at the temple who recognized the baby Jesus as the Messiah.
Simeon and Anna, an elderly prophetess.
Why did the youth Jesus’ family travel in a group to Jerusalem?
For the Feast of Passover.
What does it mean to repent?
To turn away from sin; to go another direction; to change your mind about something and act accordingly.
What was Joseph planning to do when he found out Mary was expecting a baby?
Divorce her quietly.
True or false: An innkeeper told Mary and Joseph there was no room for them, except in his stable.
False.
How did the wise men know that the King of the Jews was born?
They saw his star rise.
How many days did it take for Jesus’ parents to find him?
Three. (Or five if you include their time on the road.)
John’s appearance was similar to what Old Testament prophet: Elijah, Jeremiah, or Isaiah?
Elijah.
How did Mary know about the promises of God to Abraham?
She knew the Old Testament scriptures.
What sign did the angel give the shepherds to know which baby was the Savior?
The baby would be wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.
Whom did Herod call to tell the wise men where the King would be born and what source was referenced?
Jewish priests and scribes. Micah 5:2.
Why did Jesus say his parents should have known he would be in his Father’s house?
Because he knew that he came to earth to do the will of God the Father. [be about the Father's business]
Why did the Pharisees and Sadducees think they didn’t need to repent and change?
They thought because they were Jews, descendants of Abraham, they didn’t need to change their heart attitudes.
In his dream, what three things did the angel tell Joseph?
To Take Mary as his wife. Name the baby Jesus. That Jesus would save His people from their sins.
Per a Roman decree, name where Joseph and Mary went and why, and then what happened while there.
Bethlehem [their ancestral home], for a census [for taxation], Jesus was born there.
King Herod ordered all boys of a certain age in the Bethlehem area to be killed. What was the age criteria?
Two and under.
Philippians 2:8 says that Jesus humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of what?
Death on the cross.
What is a reason Jesus was baptized even though he was sinless?
He wanted to identify with man and man’s sin. He was obeying the will of the Father. "To fulfill all righteousness."
Even thought she was the mother of Jesus, how do we know that Mary was a sinner?
She acknowledged her need for the Savior. Other Bible verses make it clear that no one, except Jesus, is without sin.
How does John 1 describe Jesus being God and coming to earth?
The Word was with God, and the Word was God (v1). And the Word was made flesh (v14).
How did God protect Jesus from Herod’s plan to destroy him?
He warned Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt.
Jesus, who knew no sin, became ___ ___ __ so that we might become the ______ __ ____ in Him.
sin for us. righteousness of God. [2 Cor. 5:21]
How does Jesus’ baptism help us understand the Trinity?
We see the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit revealed, doing different things at the same time.