Test #2 Flashcards
We know that Matthew presented Christ as
the promised Messiah to the Jews
It is of the utmost importance that we know
who Christ is and where He came from
We know that Luke presented Jesus as
the Son of Man.
Three reasons why a physical connection through Joseph would have made him ineligible to be the Messiah
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
Zechariah’s name means:
Elizabeth means:
This is interesting because it directs our attention to the truth that:
“the Lord remembers”
“The oath or the covenant of God”
“The Lord remembers His covenant”
In Luke the genealogy was traced from Adam through Abraham, David, then through what son of David?
Nathan
What side of the altar was reserved for Gabriel?
The left
Matthew’s division of the genealogy is very interesting. Explain this unique arrangement and what this reminded anyone familiar with Hebrew numerology of.
3 groups each with 14 names
What does John mean?
The grace of God
What does Jesus mean?
The Lord saves
One way to make betrothal legal, the bridegroom would give his betrothed money or with what words?
Lo, thou art betrothed to me
What does Emmanuel mean?
God with us
What Roman law stated that anyone who had property in another city must deliver his tax declaration in that city?
The census
What does swaddle mean and what appearance did it give of him at his birth?
Strips of cloth wrapped up, looks like a mummy.
A baby born to die
Why was Christ circumcised?
To fulfill the promise or covenant to Abraham
Why did Christ’s parents bring him to the temple and pay them so that they could keep their son?
Because the firstborn belonged to God
How did Simeon & Anna react to the Christ-child when Mary & Joseph brought him to the temple
Anna rejoiced & thanked God, Simeon said “my eyes have seen your salvation”
Who were the Magi, where did they come from, and how did they know the prophecies concerning Christ?
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
What command did Herod give and what is it known as?
To kill all Jewish males under the age of two, the slaughter of the innocent
When Christ was forgotten in Jerusalem, what did he say to His parents when they found him?
I am about my Fathers business
What was the message of John the Baptist?
Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand, the coming of the Messiah
Why did John the Baptist try to refuse to baptize Jesus Christ?
Because Jesus was sinless, so he felt unworthy
Why did Christ get baptized?
To fulfill all righteousness
Name three ways a person can be tempted
The lust of the eye
The lust of the flesh
The pride of life
How did Christ fight and overcome the enemy in the wilderness
By the word of God
How should we fight the enemy?
By the word of God
What prophetic role did John the Baptist fulfill?
Forerunner of Christ
Proclaimed the Messiah
How and why did John the Baptist die?
Because he was preaching against Herod Antipas & Herodius’ incestuous and adulteress relationship.
