Ministry of John the Baptist
Where did John the Baptist teach?
desert of Judea, Jordan River
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
How long was Jesus in the desert before Satan came to tempt him?
40 days
What was Jesus' first miracle?
change water into wine
When did Nicodemus come to see Jesus?
- at night
What are two things that John the Baptist ate?
locust, wild honey
What two things came after Jesus was baptized?
God's voice and dove from heaven
What Bible verses show how Jesus responded to the Devil's temptations? (From the book of Matthew)
Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:7, Matthew 4:10
What was special about the wine?
It tasted better than the first wine
What role in society was Nicodemus?
- Pharisee
What are the THREE things John the Baptist told the people to do?
repent, ask forgiveness, baptism
What are the three different ways the Trinity was present at the baptism?
Jesus, dove, voice
Name all three temptations.
stone to bread, jump off temple, bow down
Who told Jesus about the situation with the wine?
- Mary, his mother
Why was Nicodemus confused when Jesus said he need to be born again?
- thought by mom
What are two things that John the Baptist wore?
leather belt, clothes from camel's hair
Why was Jesus baptized?
example to others, beginning of ministry, showing dedication to God
What did the Devil promise for each temptation?
no longer hungry, angles to save him, receive all kingdoms
Where was the setting (city and province) where Jesus performed the miracle?
- Cana, Galilee
Explain the connection between the bronze snake and Jesus?
- lifted up, saved lives
What is the name of the community of people that lived similar to John the Baptist?
Listowel!
Where in the Bible was the dove mentioned beside the baptism?
Noah's ark
What book of the Bible did all the verses Jesus quoted come from?
Deuteronomy
What happened after Jesus performed the miracle?
- his disciples believed in him
What Old Testament similarity is there with being born again that Nicodemus would have been familiar with?
- new heart and spirit