The Birth of Jesus
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethelehem
Tell me one of your memory verses.
Isaiah 59:1-2, Isaiah 60:1, Deuteronomy 6:4-6
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
What was the name of Hosea's wife?
Gomer
What was Jesus doing in the temple when He was twelve years old?
He was listening to and asking questions of the teachers.
Who was Jesus' earthly mother?
Mary
Name two covenants from the Old Testament.
Edenic, Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, New
Who was the elderly man who recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah when Jesus was brought to the temple?
Simeon
Name one of Hosea's three children.
Jezreel, Lo-Ruhammah, Lo-Ammi
What did Jesus say when His parents found Him in the temple?
"Do you not know that I must be about my Father's business?"
Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem before Jesus was born?
Because of the Roman census/decree that required people to register.
What is the sin cycle of Israel?
Disobedience, Destruction, Deliverance
Who was the elderly prophetess who spoke about Jesus to those looking for redemption?
Anna
What is the main theme of the book of Hosea?
Unconditional love
What was John the Baptist's primary message?
Repentance and preparation for the coming Messiah.
What group of people were among the first to receive the announcement of Jesus' birth?
Shepherds
What are the tests of a true prophet?
Prophecy comes true
Agreement with Scripture
Fulfillment of Scripture
Orchard test
Witness of Jesus
What Jewish ruler was disturbed when he heard that a "King of the Jews" had been born?
Herod
What was Hosea's occupation?
Unknown
What did John the Baptist say when he saw Jesus approaching him?
"Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."
Why was Jesus placed in a manger after He was born?
No room in the inn
Which prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
Name another prophet who was asked to live out God's message in their life.
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel
Who was reigning in Israel when Hosea was a prophet?
Jeroboam II
What was one major difference between what many Jews expected the Messiah to be and what Jesus actually came to be?
Many expected a political/military deliverer, while Jesus came as a spiritual Savior.