Test #2

Question 0

We know that Matthew presented Christ as

Answer 0

the promised Messiah to the Jews

Question 1

It is of the utmost importance that we know

Answer 1

who Christ is and where He came from

Question 2

We know that Luke presented Jesus as

Answer 2

the Son of Man.

Question 4

Three reasons why a physical connection through Joseph would have made him ineligible to be the Messiah

Answer 4

Acts 20:28
The blood type comes from the father
Jeremiah 22:30
God had spoke through the prophets that no seed of Jeconiah’s shall ever prosper in Judah
Genesis 3:15
He would not be the seed of man, but of the woman

Question 5

Zechariah’s name means:
Elizabeth means:
This is interesting because it directs our attention to the truth that:

Answer 5

“the Lord remembers”
“The oath or the covenant of God”
“The Lord remembers His covenant”

Question 6

In Luke the genealogy was traced from Adam through Abraham, David, then through what son of David?

Answer 6

Nathan

Question 7

What side of the altar was reserved for Gabriel?

Answer 7

The left

Question 8

Matthew’s division of the genealogy is very interesting. Explain this unique arrangement and what this reminded anyone familiar with Hebrew numerology of.

Answer 8

3 groups each with 14 names

Question 9

What does John mean?

Answer 9

The grace of God

Question 10

What does Jesus mean?

Answer 10

The Lord saves

Question 11

One way to make betrothal legal, the bridegroom would give his betrothed money or with what words?

Answer 11

Lo, thou art betrothed to me

Question 12

What does Emmanuel mean?

Answer 12

God with us

Question 13

What Roman law stated that anyone who had property in another city must deliver his tax declaration in that city?

Answer 13

The census

Question 14

What does swaddle mean and what appearance did it give of him at his birth?

Answer 14

Strips of cloth wrapped up, looks like a mummy.

A baby born to die

Question 15

Why was Christ circumcised?

Answer 15

To fulfill the promise or covenant to Abraham

Question 16

Why did Christ’s parents bring him to the temple and pay them so that they could keep their son?

Answer 16

Because the firstborn belonged to God

Question 17

How did Simeon & Anna react to the Christ-child when Mary & Joseph brought him to the temple

Answer 17

Anna rejoiced & thanked God, Simeon said “my eyes have seen your salvation”

Question 18

Who were the Magi, where did they come from, and how did they know the prophecies concerning Christ?

Answer 18

The were priest sages & students of science.
They came from the East, probably from Babylon.
An event of some significance caused them to believe that the expected Deliverer had been born

Question 19

What command did Herod give and what is it known as?

Answer 19

To kill all Jewish males under the age of two, the slaughter of the innocent

Question 20

When Christ was forgotten in Jerusalem, what did he say to His parents when they found him?

Answer 20

I am about my Fathers business

Question 21

What was the message of John the Baptist?

Answer 21

Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand, the coming of the Messiah

Question 22

Why did John the Baptist try to refuse to baptize Jesus Christ?

Answer 22

Because Jesus was sinless, so he felt unworthy

Question 23

Why did Christ get baptized?

Answer 23

To fulfill all righteousness

Question 24

Name three ways a person can be tempted

Answer 24

The lust of the eye
The lust of the flesh
The pride of life

Question 25

How did Christ fight and overcome the enemy in the wilderness

Answer 25

By the word of God

Question 26

How should we fight the enemy?

Answer 26

By the word of God

Question 27

What prophetic role did John the Baptist fulfill?

Answer 27

Forerunner of Christ

Proclaimed the Messiah

Question 28

How and why did John the Baptist die?

Answer 28

Because he was preaching against Herod Antipas & Herodius’ incestuous and adulteress relationship.