Birth of John the Baptist
What was the name of John the Baptist's mother?
Elizabeth
Who were Jesus' mother and father?
Mary and Joseph
Who were the two who waited in the temple to see the Savior's birth?
Anna and Simeon
How old was Jesus when he went to the temple again?
He was 12 years old.
What did Jesus do when the sick came to him?
Jesus healed them.
What was the name of John the Baptist's father?
Zechariah
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What did Simeon and Anna believe that would happen before they died?
They would get to see the Savior.
What did Mary and Joseph notice when they were returning?
Jesus was missing.
What was wrong with Peter's mother in law?
She had a fever and Jesus healed her.
What message did the angel Gabriel give to Zechariah in the temple?
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
There was a census so they had to travel there.
How did God fulfill his promise to Anna and Simeon?
They got to see and hold baby Jesus in the temple.
Where did they find the missing Jesus?
What did the sinful woman do for Jesus at Simon's House?
She cried on Jesus' feet and used her hair to wipe it clean. She kissed Jesus' feet and used perfume on his feet.
What was John's role when he grew up?
John would prepare the way for Jesus and baptize them.
Why did Mary put Jesus in a manger?
There was no room at the inn so they had to stay at in a barn.
What did Anna and Simeon do after they saw Jesus?
They told others about the Savior's birth.
How did Mary and Joseph feel when they found Jesus?
They were upset at Jesus.
How did the expert in the law answer when Jesus asked him what must we do to receive eternal life?
Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all of soul, all of your strength and all of your mind and love your neighbor as yourself.
What happened to Zechariah when he didn't believe the angel Gabriel's message?
He could not speak until John was born. He spoke after he was born to let everyone know to name him John.
How did the angels announce Jesus' birth?
The angels appeared before the shepherds in the fields and told them they would find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in manger.
Where did Mary and Joseph take Jesus after they went to the temple?
They took Jesus to Nazareth and Jesus grew up.
How did the people react when they heard Jesus teaching (at 12 years old)?
They were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
Explain the story of the Good Samaritan.
A man was robbed and beaten by the mountainside. A priest walked by and did not help the man. A Levite walked by and did not help him. However, a Samaritan walked by, bandaged his wounds, and took him to an inn.