Life of Christ 000 Review Flashcards
Who were John’s parents?
Zacharias and Elisabeth
Why is John called “the Baptist?”
because baptizing was an important part of his ministry
How was the priest chosen who was offer the incense, and how often could he do this?
He was chosen by the casting of lots, and could only offer incense once.
Gabriel said that John would be filled with the ___ from the time of his birth.
Holy Spirit
What would three effects of John’s ministry be?
· would turn many to God
· would turn fathers to children
· would turn men to God
Zacharias’ question to Gabriel betrayed ___.
unbelief
The Bible compares John to the Old Testament prophet ___.
Elijah
John warned that godly living always went along with true ___.
repentance
John rebuked many of the ___ and ___ because they trusted in their descent from Abraham.
Pharisees and Sadducees
Much of John’s baptizing was done at the ___.
Jordan
John baptized with ___, but God’s Messiah would baptize with the ___.
water; Holy Spirit
What sign did God give John to make the identity of God’s Messiah certain?
the descent of the Spirit
The angel Michael announced Jesus’ birth.
False. The angel Gabriel announced Jesus’ birth
John’s highest purpose was to prepare men for the coming of Christ.
True
John was a Nazarene.
False. John was a Nazarite.
