A New Baby and A New Beginning
What is the first verse in the whole Bible?
Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
What were the three gifts the Wise Men brought?
Gold, frankencense and Myrrh
What did John the Baptist think about himself?
He didn't think much about himself but considered Jesus to be the One worthy
Who led Jesus into the wilderness?
the Spirit of God
What was the whole reason Jesus came out to do ministry?
To preach!
Who descended from Abraham, Judah and David?
Jesus!
Where were the Wise Men from?
The east
What did Baptism mean or was a symbol of?
Cleansing
Who came to the wilderness to tempt Jesus?
the devil
Where is the most famous sermon in the Bible?
Matthew 5-7, the Sermon on the Mount
What does the name "Jesus", mean?
God saves
Who was the king in Israel at that time?
Herod
What did John the Baptist warn the people of?
To confess their sins and change their ways
What was one temptation that the devil tempted Jesus with?
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Anger, pride, worry, ignoring God's word, love, blessing, prayer, shining the light of God's glory
What is a genealogy?
a family history
What did the wise men do when they found Jesus?
They fell down and worshipped him, giving him gifts
What was the prophesy of John the Baptist?
That he would be a voice crying out in the wilderness, preparing the way of the Lord
What was one other temptation that the devil tempted Jesus with?
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What was the point of this preaching?
The Sermon was about Jesus!
Which prophet many many many years before Jesus' birth prophesied that a virgin would give birth to One called Emmanuel?
Isaiah
What did Herod ask the Wise Men when they found Jesus?
That they would tell him where to find Jesus so he could come and worship him too.
What were some odd things about John?
He wore Camelot skin and ate wild locust and honey
Why did Jesus get tested?
so he could succeed sinless, where Adam and Israel both failed and sinned
What impressed people most about Jesus' preaching?
He spoke with authority, He spoke like God