People and Angels
(Luke 1) What was the name of the angel sent by God to tell Mary she would give birth to a son named Jesus?
Gabriel
(Luke 2) Why did Mary give birth in a manger?
There was no guest room available for them
(Luke 3) What happened after Jesus was baptized?
He was praying, heaven opened, the Holy Spirit descended like a dove, and a voice from heaven said: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”
(Luke 5) Who did Jesus tell to “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch”?
Simon
(Luke 6) What did Jesus say about a student and their teacher, and how does it relate to being spiritually trained?
"A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.”
(Luke 1) What could Zechariah not do because he didn’t believe the angel when he said Zechariah would have a son?
Speak
(Luke 2) When Jesus’ family traveled to Jerusalem for Passover and lost him, where did they find him, and what did Jesus say in response?
In the temple; “Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?”
(Luke 4) How many days was Jesus led by the Spirit in the wilderness to be tempted by the devil during his fast?
40 days
(Luke 5) What question did Jesus ask the Pharisees and teachers of the law: “Which is easier: to say, ‘____,’ or to say, ‘_____’?”
“Your sins are forgiven,” or “Get up and walk”
(Luke 7) What did Jesus say about the sinful woman who washed his feet with her tears and perfume?
Her many sins are forgiven—she loved much; your faith has saved you
(Luke 1) What was John originally supposed to be named before his mother said no and gave him his actual name?
Zechariah (after his father)
(Luke 1) Who responded with a song known as the “Magnificat,” praising God for what He would do through her child?
Mary
(Luke 4) How did Jesus respond when the devil told Him to turn stones into bread?
“It is written: Man must not live on bread alone.”
(Luke 6) Name a parable Jesus uses about judging others.
“Can the blind guide the blind? Won’t they both fall into a pit?” or “Why do you look at the splinter in your brother’s eye, but don’t notice the beam of wood in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the splinter that is in your eye,’ when you yourself don’t see the beam of wood in your eye? Hypocrite! First take the beam of wood out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the splinter in your brother’s eye.”
(Luke 8) In the parable of the sower, what does the seed represent?
The word of God
(Luke 1) What did Zechariah do immediately after his mouth was opened following John’s birth?
Praise God
(Luke 2) What did the angels tell the shepherds about the baby who had just been born?
He is the Messiah, the Lord; they would find him wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger
(Luke 4) How did the people in Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth react after he read from Isaiah and claimed the Scripture was fulfilled?
They became enraged and tried to throw him off a cliff
(Luke 6) Finish this parable: “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things I say? I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them: He is like…”
“…a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the river crashed against that house and couldn’t shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The river crashed against it, and immediately it collapsed. And the destruction of that house was great.”
(Luke 8) The woman who had been bleeding for 12 years—how was she saved?
She touched Jesus while He was passing through the crowd, and He said, “Daughter, your faith has saved you”
(Luke 3) Who locked John the Baptist up in prison after John rebuked him for his evil actions?
Herod
(Luke 2) Who was the prophetess that recognized Jesus as the Messiah in the temple and spoke about him to all who were looking for redemption?
Anna
(Luke 7) After Jesus forgave the sinful woman who anointed His feet in the Pharisee’s house, what parable did He tell, and how did it explain her actions?
He told a parable about two people who owed money—one 500 denarii, the other 50. When both debts were forgiven, Jesus asked Simon which debtor would love more. Simon answered, “The one who was forgiven more.” Jesus explained that the woman loved much because she had been forgiven much, unlike Simon who showed little love.
(Luke 3) When crowds came to be baptized by John, he gave them specific examples of how to live righteously. What did he tell the crowds, tax collectors, and soldiers to do? (333 points for each)
To the crowds: “The one who has two shirts must share with someone who has none, and the one who has food must do the same.
To tax collectors: “Don’t collect any more than what you have been authorized.”
To soldiers: “Don’t take money from anyone by force or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.”
(Luke 8) What did Jesus say to Jairus’s daughter before raising her, and how did he tell the parents to respond?
He said, “Child, get up!” and told the parents not to tell anyone what had happened