Simeon and Anna &
Jesus in the Temple
Jesus in the Temple
This faithful man was told by God he would not die until he saw the Messiah.
Who is Simeon?
This river is where John baptized people, including Jesus.
What is the Jordan River?
This was the day of the week when Jewish people typically gathered in the synagogue.
What is the Sabbath?
This was the city Jesus entered even though he knew he would die there.
What is Jerusalem?
This is what the crippled man asked Peter and John for at the temple gate.
What is money (or a gift)?
Each year, Jesus and His parents traveled to this city to celebrate the Passover.
What is Jerusalem?
Jesus was tempted to turn stones into this.
What is bread?
While Jesus prayed, his disciples did this, even though he asked them to stay awake and pray.
What is fall asleep?
This term means a calling or task given by God, like the one Jesus gave his disciples.
What is a commission?
The early Christian community’s sharing was not mandatory but was done to honor who.
Who is God?
After searching for three days, Mary and Joseph found Jesus doing this in the temple.
What is listening to the teachers and asking them questions?
When tempted with power and kingdoms, Jesus said we must worship and serve only this.
Who is the Lord your God?
After his baptism and temptation, Jesus began to do this in synagogues throughout Galilee.
What is teach?
Jesus rode this animal into Jerusalem to show he was a king of peace.
What is a donkey?
This New Testament book tells the story of early Christians sharing all their possessions to care for one another.
What is the Book of Acts?
Simeon and Anna recognized Jesus as the Messiah because they had done this faithfully for many years.
What is waiting, praying, and staying faithful?
Jesus was able to resist temptation because he had this, built from his upbringing and study of Scripture.
What is a solid foundation of faith?
This word describes the spiritual path Jesus began after his baptism and wilderness experience.
What is journey?
This group of people is commissioned today, just like the original disciples.
Who are modern disciples (or followers of Jesus)?
Peter and John were entering this place when they saw the man who couldn’t walk.
What is the temple?
When Mary questioned Jesus, He replied that He had to be in this place.
What is His Father’s house?
Though John baptized many people and was mistaken for the Christ, he clarified that someone far greater was coming. This is who he was referring to.
Who is Jesus?
In the Garden, Jesus showed us that in times of fear and sadness, we should do this.
What is pray to God and trust His will?
The crowds shouted this word, meaning “Save us” or used to praise God.
What is Hosanna?
The power that healed the man came through this person.
Who is Jesus?