Lesson 1
What name did the angel tell Zechariah to name his son?
John
Where did John the Baptist live for most of his life?
in the wilderness
Who did Herod think Jesus was?
John the baptist raised from the dead
When Jesus washed his disciples feet he was showing them ... (starts with an H)
humility
Eph 5:1 Follow God's example and ... in the way of ...
walk, love
How old was Elizabeth when she became pregnant?
88 years old
What did John the Baptist eat?
locusts and wild honey
Why did Herod not want to kill John the Baptist at first?
He like listening to him, and knew he was holy and a righteous man
Jesus said He is the vine .. but who are the branches?
we are the branches
Eph 5:2 just as Christ loved us and gave himself as a fragrant ... and ... to God
offering , sacrifice
What happened to Zechariah after the angel told him he would have a son in his old age?
He couldn't speak
What did John the Baptist say to the people?
Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near
Why was Herodias angry and hated John
John told Herod he should not have married his brother's wife
How did God show His love to us?
By giving His Son as a sacrifice to die for our sins
"And you, my child, will be called a ... of the .... ...; for you will go on before the Lord to ... the way for him." Luke 1:76
prophet, Most High, prepare
How was John related to Jesus?
They were cousins
Who did they people think John the Baptist was?
They thought he was the Messiah
Give one example of taking up your cross and denying yourself?
Say no to fleshly desires, commit to Jesus with time, talent and serve others. (anything like this)
What are some of the ways Romans 12:16 tells us how to live with others?
live in harmony, not be proud or conceited
"I ...you with ... for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the ... ... and ....." Matt. 3:11
baptize, water, Holy Spirit, fire
When was John filled with the Holy Spirit
from birth
How did John prepare the way for Jesus?
He preached baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins of what Jesus would actually do
Why did Herod want to give his daughter whatever she wanted?
She danced and please his guests at the banquet he held
How can we be holy and pleasing to God? - Romans 12:2?
not conforming to this world
"Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'Whoever wants to be my ... must ... themselves and .. their .. and .. me.'" Matthew 16:24
disciple, deny, take, cost, follw