The Birth & Early Years of Jesus
Isaiah’s prophecy links the birth of the child to this specific sign given to the house of David.
What is a virgin conceiving and bearing a son?
Isaiah 7:14
John states that all things were made through Jesus, emphasizing this role in creation.
What is Creator / Agent of creation?
Reference: John 1:3
In the Good Samaritan, Jesus defines “neighbor” based on this action rather than identity.
What is showing mercy?
Luke 10:36–37
John records that the miracle at Cana revealed this about Jesus.
What is His glory?
John 2:11
Jesus promised these fishermen they would now catch this instead of fish.
What is people (men)?
Matthew 4:19
Micah identifies Bethlehem using both its small size and its connection to this ancestral family line.
What is the lineage of David?
Micah 5:2
Jesus’ identity was revealed to Peter not by human reasoning, but by this source.
Who is the Father in heaven?
Matthew 16:17
The turning point of the Prodigal Son occurs when he comes to this realization.
What is his need for repentance / returning to the father?
Luke 15:17–18
Jesus rebuked the disciples after calming the storm for lacking this.
What is faith?
Mark 4:40
Matthew 10 lists the apostles in pairs, beginning with this disciple.
Who is Peter?
Matthew 10:2
Matthew records that Joseph planned to quietly do this before the angel intervened.
What is divorce Mary quietly?
Matthew 1:19
Jesus’ claim “I and the Father are one” caused the Jews to attempt this action.
What is to stone Him?
John 10:30–31
In the Parable of the Sower, this group hears the word but is unfruitful due to competing desires.
What is seed among thorns?
Matthew 13:22
The feeding of the 5,000 occurred near this Jewish feast.
What is Passover?
John 6:4
Luke names this woman as having been healed of seven demons.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
Luke 8:2
The angels announced Jesus’ birth using this three-part declaration of glory, peace, and favor.
What is “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men”?
Luke 2:14
Colossians teaches that Jesus holds this position in relation to both creation and the church.
What is supremacy / preeminence?
Colossians 1:18
The servant with one talent justified his inaction using this description of his master.
What is “a hard man”?
Matthew 25:24
Jesus delayed going to Lazarus for this amount of time after hearing he was sick.
What is two days?
John 11:6
Andrew brought this person to Jesus immediately after following Him.
Who is Simon Peter?
John 1:41–42
When found in the temple, Jesus explained His absence by stating He must be about this.
What is His Father’s business?
Luke 2:49
Hebrews contrasts former prophetic revelation with God’s final revelation through Jesus in this way.
What is through His Son?
Hebrews 1:1–2
Jesus concludes the Parable of the Talents by describing a principle governing spiritual stewardship.
What is “to everyone who has, more will be given”?
Matthew 25:29
Before raising Lazarus, Jesus prayed aloud so that the crowd would believe this.
What is that the Father sent Him?
John 11:42
Jesus identified this disciple as an Israelite “in whom there is no deceit.”
Who is Nathanael?
John 1:47