Mary and Joseph
Where were Mary and Joseph from?
Nazareth
What was Matthew's occupation?
Tax collector (publican)
(like an IRS agent)
What was Luke's occupation?
Doctor
Why did the Savior need to be born of a mortal mother and an immortal Father?
the atonement. Jesus needed to die (suffer as a mortal) and be resurrected (have power over death.)
Who was the angel that appeared to Zacharias?
Gabriel
What does "espoused" mean?
engaged
Who was Matthew written for?
Jews
Who was Luke's audience when writing his book?
gentiles, non-Jews
What was something miraculous that we read in Luke 1 or Matthew 1?
Answers will vary
What happened after Zacharias saw an angel?
He couldn't talk
Who was the angel that Mary saw? Who was he in his mortal life?
Gabriel, Noah
Was Matthew Jewish?
yes
Was Luke a Jew or Gentile?
Gentile
Who was Mary and Joseph's ancestor that made it necessary for them to go to Bethlehem?
They were descendants of Davis--woops, David not Davis.
Why couldn't Zacharias talk after he saw the angel?
He didn't believe Elisabeth could have a baby.
The angel told Mary that Elisabeth was how many months pregnant?
In her 6th month.
True or False. Matthew wrote more about Old Testament prophecies.
True
Did Luke write more about women than the other Gospel writers?
Yes
What did Zacharias say after John was named?
John would prepare the Lord's way. John would be a prophet of the highest.
What did the neighbors want to name Zacharias' only son?
Zacharias
What did Mary say after the angel told her she was to be the mother of Jesus?
"Be it according to thy word."
What does "Immanuel" mean?
God with us
When did Luke write his account? While Jesus was alive or after?
after
What do we learn about meekness from this week's lesson?
answers will vary
How did Zacharias and Elisabeth remain faithful even when they were not blessed with children?
Zacharias was a priest in the temple. They kept the commandments.