LESSON 1
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Who told the story of the Lost Son?
Jesus.
What was the short man’s name in the story?
Zacchaeus.
What was Saul’s other name?
Paul.
What did Mary Magdalene find when she went to Jesus’ tomb?
The tomb was empty.
Why did God send Jesus to earth?
Because He loves us so much.
What did the younger son ask his father for?
His share of the inheritance / property.
Where did Zacchaeus go to see Jesus?
He climbed a sycamore tree.
What happened to Saul on the road to Damascus?
A bright light from heaven made him fall to the ground.
Who did Mary Magdalene see?
An angel.
Who visited baby Jesus in the fields that night?
The shepherds.
When the son returned, what did the father do first?
Ran to him and hugged him (threw his arms around him and kissed him)
What did Jesus say to Zacchaeus?
“Come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.”
Who did God send to help Saul?
Ananias
What did the angel tell the women to do after finding the empty tomb?
To go quickly and tell the disciples that Jesus had risen from the dead.
What did Mary wrap baby Jesus in?
Cloths (swaddling clothes)
What job did the younger son get when he ran out of money?
Feeding pigs.
How did the crowd react when Jesus spoke to Zacchaeus?
They muttered / complained that Jesus had gone to be the guest of a sinner
What happened to Saul after Ananias prayed for him?
Something like scales fell from his eyes, he could see again, and he was baptized.
What did the angel look like who rolled back the stone?
The angel had an appearance like lightning, and clothes as white as snow.
How does the story of Jesus’ birth connect to John 3:16?
It shows that God loved us so much He sent His own Son into humble, human life to be with us and save us. He was a king, but he was born in a manger.
Name three things the father gave the younger son when he came home.
A robe, a ring, and sandals.
How did Zacchaeus show he had changed?
He gave half his money to the poor and paid back anyone he had cheated four times the amount
What did Saul do after he was baptized?
He began preaching about Jesus and telling others about the new life he had received.
What did Mary Magdalene call Jesus when she recognized him?
“Rabboni” (which means Teacher)