Jesus was born
where did Mary place baby Jesus after he was born?
in a manger
who was the elderly woman who praised god when she saw Jesus?
Anna
What happened immediately after Jesus came up out of the water?
The heavens opened
who tempted Jesus?
satan
what simple invitation did Jesus give?
"follow me"
who told the shepherds that Jesus had been born?
an angel of the lord
why were Mary and Joseph at the temple w/ Jesus?
to dedicate him to the lord and obey gods law
what did the Holy Spirit look like when he came down?
a dove
what did Jesus use to answer satan every time?
scripture, gods word
which disciple invited his brother to meet Jesus?
Andrew invited Simon Peter
why did the angels call Jesus the "savior"?
because he came to save people from their sins
how did Simeon know Jesus was the promised savior?
the Holy Spirit had promised Simeon he would see the messiah before he died
why did John the Baptist think he shouldn't baptize Jesus?
because John knew Jesus was greater and without sin
why didn't Jesus sin when he was tempted?
because Jesus is perfectly holy and always obeys god
what does it mean to follow Jesus today?
to trust him, obey him and live for him
why do you think god. announced Jesus birth to shepherds instead of kings?
god shows that the good news is for everyone, not just important people
what does Mary and Josephs obedience teach us?
we should obey God even in ordinary parts of life
what does Jesus baptism teach us about obeying God?
Jesus obeyed his father perfectly, and we should follow his example
what should you do when you're tempted by sin?
pray, trust God, and remember his word
why didn't Jesus choose only rich or powerful people as disciples?
God uses ordinary people who are willing to follow him
Jesus is called "Immanuel" what does that name mean and why is it important?
it means god with us. it shows that god came to live among his people to save them
Simeon called Jesus a light for the gentiles. what does that tell us?
Jesus came to save people from every nation, not just Israel
why is it important that the father, son, and Holy Spirit all appeared at Jesus baptism?
shows the trinity- one god in 3 persons, working together
why was it important for Jesus to live a completely sinless life?
so he could be the perfect sacrifice for our sins
why is following Jesus more important than anything else?
because only Jesus gives eternal life and brings us to God