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What are the four gospels of the New Testament?
What are the four gospels of the New Testament?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What does the word gospel mean?
What does the word gospel mean?
Good news
What was the name of John's father?
What was the name of John's father?
Zechariah
What was the name of John's mother?
What was the name of John's mother?
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What does the phrase "Messiah" mean?
What does the phrase "Messiah" mean?
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John the Baptist was a very famous teacher and prophet who was known for his baptisms.
John the Baptist was a very famous teacher and prophet who was known for his baptisms.
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What is the name for a priest who is a forerunner to a famous person or event?
What is the name for a priest who is a forerunner to a famous person or event?
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What was John the Baptist's purpose?
What was John the Baptist's purpose?
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Who is considered the greatest prophet of the Old Testament?
Who is considered the greatest prophet of the Old Testament?
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Who is considered the greatest prophet of the New Testament?
Who is considered the greatest prophet of the New Testament?
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What is the name of Jesus' mother?
What is the name of Jesus' mother?
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What is the name of the angel who told Mary that she would have a son?
What is the name of the angel who told Mary that she would have a son?
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What is the name of the angel who appeared to Zechariah?
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Zechariah?
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John the Baptist's mother was a very devout and faithful woman.
John the Baptist's mother was a very devout and faithful woman.
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When Elizabeth was told by the angel that she would have a son she was worried and scared because she was an older woman.
When Elizabeth was told by the angel that she would have a son she was worried and scared because she was an older woman.
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John the Baptist was the son of a very famous and important man.
John the Baptist was the son of a very famous and important man.
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What was the name of the Roman Emperor when Jesus was born?
What was the name of the Roman Emperor when Jesus was born?
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The gospels describe Jesus as a humble and caring person.
The gospels describe Jesus as a humble and caring person.
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Jesus' teachings focused on love, forgiveness, and compassion for all people and were contrary to the teachings of the religious leaders of his time.
Jesus' teachings focused on love, forgiveness, and compassion for all people and were contrary to the teachings of the religious leaders of his time.
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Jesus' teachings were generally well-received by everyone even the leaders of his time.
Jesus' teachings were generally well-received by everyone even the leaders of his time.
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Jesus was treated very well by the religious leaders of his time.
Jesus was treated very well by the religious leaders of his time.
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Jesus was a popular figure amongst many of the religious leaders of his time.
Jesus was a popular figure amongst many of the religious leaders of his time.
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The Bible states that the Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus had an important part to play in Jesus' birth.
The Bible states that the Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus had an important part to play in Jesus' birth.
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Jesus was born in a humble stable in the city of Bethlehem because his father was a poor man.
Jesus was born in a humble stable in the city of Bethlehem because his father was a poor man.
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Study Notes
Gospel Beginnings Review
- The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the Synoptic Gospels.
- Jesus is linked to King David through Joseph.
- Genealogies in Matthew and Luke place Jesus in the line of notable Old Testament figures.
Zechariah and Elizabeth
- Zechariah was an elderly Jewish priest with his wife Elizabeth.
- They had abandoned hope of having children after many years of marriage.
- John the Baptist was prophesied.
John the Baptist
- John was a forerunner to the prophet Elijah, preparing the way for salvation.
- John enlightened those in darkness, guiding them to peace.
- Some speculate that John may have spent time with the Essenes, a Jewish monastic sect.
- John's role in baptizing and preaching as a herald of the word of God was confirmed.
Mary's Response
- Mary's famous response to the divine request was, "I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word."
Elizabeth's Reaction
- Mary's presence caused Elizabeth's child to leap in her womb.
- Elizabeth declared Mary blessed.
- Mary's hymn of praise, called the Magnificat, was expressed.
The Word
- In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God.
- The Word was in the beginning with God and all things were made through Him.
- A man sent from God came to bear witness.
- The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world (born, not of blood).
Naming the Child
- Elizabeth's son's name was John.
- Zechariah was able to speak again after writing his son's name.
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Description
This quiz covers the key themes and characters from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, including insights into Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist. It also explores important genealogies and Mary's response to the divine calling. Test your knowledge on the Synoptic Gospels and the beginnings of Jesus' story.
