The phrase "The Word" describes which person?
Jesus.
What was the role of the Word in the Creation of the world?
The world was made through him.
The world was made by him.
What nature did the Word have?
Divine.
What phrase, repeated in Genesis 1:1, indicates the pre-existence of the Word?
In the Beginning...
Explain what it meant that "life" was in the Word.
Life is the spiritual essence of the Word.
Dualism is between life and death.
Life is in the Word vs. Death found in the world.
Physical sense: incarnation.
Explain what it meant that the Word was "light.
Dualisms in John: light vs. darkness.
Christ coming into a dark world.
Disbelief-darkness; belief-light.
Who has the right to become a child of God?
Anyone who believes in his name and is willing to receive Him.
What is the name for the Word when He became flesh?
Jesus.
What two characteristics were clearly seen in the Word become flesh?
Grace and Faith.
What is the relationship, chronologically speaking, between John and the Word?
John came before the Word. (6 months age difference).
What is the relationship, speaking of rank, between John and the Word?
The Word is higher than John in rank.
What does the Word supercede?
The Law of Moses.
Where does Matthew's genealogy start?
Abraham.
Where does Luke's genealogy start?
Christ.
Which son of David is mentioned in Matthew's genealogy?
Solomon.
Which son of David is mentioned in Luke's genealogy?
Nathan.
Mr. Harper believes that Matthew gives us the genealogy of whom?
Matthew's genealogy is Jesus' royal and legal descent through Joseph.
Mr. Harper believes that Luke gives us the genealogies of whom?
Jesus' physical descent through Mary.
What two things should the genealogy of Jesus accomplish?
Proof that Jesus' was who he claimed to be.
Fulfillment of Mosaic prophecy.
Why MUST Jesus have two genealogies in order to accomplish this?
Solomon's line was broken, so through the two you can deal with the discontinuance. Through both you can trace them back to David.
What two scriptures prophesy the role of John the Baptist?
Isaiah 40:3-5
Malachi 4:5-6
Who are John the Baptist's parent's?
Elizabeth and Zacharias.
What tribe is John from?
Levi.
What division of priests does John's father serve in?
Abijah.
What was John's father doing in the Temple?
Burning Incense.
How was he selected to do that job?
Chose by Lot.
Who did Zacharias see in the Temple?
The angel, Gabriel.
Where did this Gabriel come from?
The presence of God, sent by God.
What time of day did John's father have this experience?
Late afternoon.
Around 3pm.
What happened to John's father because of his question of doubt?
He was unable to speak until John's birth.
That John was dedicated to God and was not to have any wine may indicate that he was a what?
Nazarite.
What angel appeared to Mary in Nazareth?
Gabriel.
What name was Mary to call her son? What does that mean?
Jesus, God saves.
Upon whose throne would Mary's son sit on?
David's throne.
Mary's son would be called, "The Son of___________?
God.
What would Elizabeth's son be named? What does that name mean?
John- Yahweh is Gracious.
How old was the child in Elizabeth's womb when he responded to Mary?
6 months.
What did Joseph decide to do when he learned of Mary's pregnancy?
Divorce her quietly.
Where did Joseph and Mary travel to because of a census?
Bethlehem.
Who was the Caesar at the time Joseph and Mary moved?
Augustus.
List three reasons to believe that Mary was a virgin and that her child was divinely conceived?
Prophesied.
Mary herself said so.
Gabriel explained that God caused her pregnancy.
What indications are there that Mary had other children?
Jesus is listed as the firstborn.
Brothers specifically named and sisters mentioned.
Matthew 1:24-25 talks about Joseph entering a normal (married) life.
Who received an angelic announcement that their Savior had been born?
Shepherds.
What three religious ceremonies did Mary or her child have to complete?
Circumcision.
Purification.
Consecration of the Firstborn.
What do Simeon and Anna tell about the MISSION of the child?
He will be the Salvation and Redemption of Israel.
Where were the Magi most likely from?
Babylon.
What is a possible source for the Jewish interest of the Magi?
During the captivity they became very interested in the sacred literature. Also Daniel taught people to look for the messiah.
Who knew where the "King of the Jews": would be born?
Jewish Scribes.
What are the three gifts brought by the Magi to Jesus? What might they symbolize?
Gold- Kingship.
Frankincense-Deity.
Myrrh-Sacrifice and Death.
Who ordered the killing of infants in Bethlehem?
Herod the Great.
How old was Jesus when He stayed in Jerusalem and became "lost"?
12.
What feast had His family been attending in Jerusalem?
Passover.
How is the travel of the family of Jesus described? They traveled in a _________.
Caravan.
How many days was Jesus separated from His parents?
3 days.
What did He tell His parents the reason was that He was in the Temple?
He had to be in His Father's House.
How did the Leaders in the Temple respond to the young Jesus?
They were amazed Jesus' questions and answers.
When John the Baptist started his ministry, who was the Caesar?
Tiberius.
When John the Baptist started his ministry who was the governor? The tetrarchs? The high priest?
Pontius Pilot (governor).
Herod Antipas, Philip (tetrarchs).
Annas and Caiaphas (high priests).
Where did John the Baptist preach?
Desert of Judea and the Jordan River Valley.
Who went out to hear him preach?
Those in Jerusalem and the district around the Jordan.
What was John's message?
Repentance and announced the Kingdom of Heaven.
How does John describe his baptism?
With water for repentance.
What was John's purpose?
To prepare the way for the Messiah.
What OT prophets does John quote?
Isaiah and Malachi.
Be familiar with John's clothing, what did he wear?
Camel's hair with a leather belt. (Primitive clothing).
What was John the Baptist's diet? What does this indicate?
Locust and wild honey/association with essences.
What was John's message to the pharisees and the sadducees?
Rebuked them.
Called them a Brood of Vipers.
Preached the Coming Judgment.
What was his ethical message to the multitudes? Tax-collectors? Soldiers?
Multitudes- Be generous.
Tax Collectors- Don't take more than ordered.
Soldiers- Be content, don't participate in extortion.
Be honest in your works.
What are the possible meanings for "baptize with the Holy Spirit?
Indwelling Holy Spirit.
Reference to Pentecost.
Reference to the chasmatic gifts of the Holy Spirit.
What are the possible meanings for "baptize with fire?
Reference of Judgment of God on unbelievers.
Refining work of the Holy Spirit in a believer.
Reference to Purgatory.
Reference to the zeal that accompanies the work of the Holy Spirit.
Reference to the Spirit Baptism.
What does the context of Matthew 3 suggest about the meaning of "baptize with fire?
Condemnation of the unbelievers.
Which option does Mr. Harper think John the Baptist meant?
Spiritual Life and Death: Promise and a warning to all people.
How does John describe Jesus' greatness? List several descriptions.
Jesus is mightier than him.
Will baptize with Holy Spirit and fire.
Lamb of God who takes away sin.
Son of God.
Where did Jesus come from to be baptized?
Galilee.
Where was Jesus baptized?
Jordan River.
How did John the Baptist feel about baptizing Jesus?
Tried to prevent it and said that he needed to be baptized by Jesus.
He felt unworthy.
How did Jesus' baptism fulfill "all righteousness?
God-Ordained.
What was Jesus doing when His ministry began?
Praying.
What happened when Jesus was immersed?
The Holy Spirit came down in the form of a dove.
The voice of God was heard.
What did God say at the baptism of Jesus?
This is my beloved Son in whom I am Well-pleased.
How old was Jesus when His ministry began?
About 30 years old.
Know the characteristics of John's baptism and the characteristics of Christian baptism.
John's Baptism:
In no name.
Temporary.
Prepared for Christ.
No Holy Spirit involved.
For the remission of sins.
For the Jews.
Christian Baptism:
In the name of Jesus.
Final.
Baptism into Christ.
Holy Spirit is received during it.
For the regeneration and
In whose name are these baptisms?
John's- No name.
Christian- Jesus'.
What is the duration of these baptisms?
John's- Temporary.
Jesus'-Final.
What is the goal of these baptisms in relation to Christ?
John's- For Repentance.
Jesus'- To be baptized into Christ's name.
What is the relation of the Holy Spirit in these baptisms?
John's- Not involved.
Jesus'- Receive the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Who is a participant in these baptisms?
John's- For the Jews.
Jesus'- For all people.
Where was Jesus tempted by the Devil?
The wilderness.
How long was Jesus tempted by the Devil?
40 days.
Who "led" Jesus to His place and the time of tempting?
Holy Spirit.
Who else was directly tempted by the Devil?
Eve.
What is Satan trying to accomplish with the temptation of turning stone into bread?
He was asking Jesus to use his power for his own needs instead of depending on our own God.
What is Satan trying to accomplish with the temptation to worship Satan?
He is asking Jesus to take what was promised to him without the trial of the Cross.
What is Satan trying to accomplish with the temptation to jump from the temple?
He was asking Jesus to force the hand of God and prove that he would always be there.
What formula did the Devil use when tempting Jesus, "If you are the _______.
The Son of God.
What OT book does Jesus quote in rejection to Satan's suggestions?
Deuteronomy.
Who came to the assistance of Jesus after His temptation?
Angels.
What is Satan trying to do to Jesus' relationship with his Father?
Getting between Jesus and God by trying to get Jesus to do his own will.
Be familiar with 3 temptations described in 1 John 2:15-17.
Lust of the Flesh.
Lust of the Eyes.
Boastful pride of life.
What two descriptions that Jesus gives of the Devil are helpful for us in our temptations?
Liar.
Murderer.