Jesus and John!
Why was John the Bap's birth significant?
Forerunner of Jesus
Last OT prophet
Connects the NT with the OT
Why is the virgin birth important?
1. to fulfill prophecy
2. For Christ to be fully man
C. For Christ to be fully God
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
Who tempted Jesus?
Satan
How was Jesus prophesied at the Fall: what verse?
Genesis 3:15
What does Immanuel mean?
God with us
Where was Jesus baptized
the Jordan river
How long did Jesus fast?
40 days and 40 nights
How was Jesus promised with David?
2 Samuel 7:16; David's covenant
Why is "Immanuel" significant?
fulfilled prophecies, Word became flesh, etc,
What did Jesus display in his baptism?
I'm with John
I'm committed to living a righteous life
I want to live under God's reign
I'm one of you
Turn these stones to bread...
Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from God
How was Jesus promised through the prophets?
Isaiah 7:14
Virgin conceived
Bethlehem
Throw yourself from the temple...
you shall not put the Lord your God to the test
What was John the Baptist's message?
proclaim the Messiah was here
Name a Jewish tradition for a young boy
1. Presented in the temple
2. traditional birth ceremonies
3. circumcision
fear the Lord your God and him only shall you serve