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"for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people." Isa.56:7
The cleansing of the temple
Who was "the one whose soul would be pierced?"
Mary
What was the name for the Israelites who rebelled against Roman rule?
the Zealots
Which prophet predicted that Herod would have Jewish infants killed?
Jeremiah
Name one place in Scripture where Jesus receives the favor of the Father.
Baptism
Transfiguration
"They shall call His name 'Immanuel'." Isa. 7:14
Birth
Who is "the exalted one who brought Rome to its peak?"
Caesar Augustus
What was the main fuction of the temple?
giving access to the presence of God
John told people they needed to...
change their hearts
Why did Jesus perform the miracle at the wedding in Cana? (two reasons)
To reveal Jesus' glory
For the disciples to believe on Him
"I will call my son out of Egypt." Hos 11:1
Childhood
Herod
Give another function of the synagogue besides worship
education/judiciary trials/civic discussion
What were the three temptations of Christ?
turning stones to bread
leaping from the temple
bowing to Satan
What event was Jesus referencing in his response to the Jews after He cleansed the temple?
His death, burial and resurrection.
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me." Isa 61:1
Baptism
Who is the Messiah's messenger prophesied by Isaiah and Malachai?
John the Baptist
What prophet said the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
What two tool/strategies did Jesus employ when resisting the Devil's temptations?
Following the Holy Spirit
Quoting Scripture
What would have been surprising to a Jew awaiting the Messiah about the setting or circumstances of Jesus' birth?
He was born lowly and poor; not in the manner expected of the prophesied Messiah.
"The Lord thy God shall raise up unto thee a prophet." Duet 18:15
Miracles
Who immediately recognized the gift of God?
Anna
Why did Jesus remain at the temple instead of staying with His parents?
To fulfil the will of God the Father
Who was the first person to publicly declare they had seen the Messiah?
Why would a tax collector have been disliked by first century Jews?
They worked for Rome, who were the oppressors of the Jews.