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The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the ______ Gospels.
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the ______ Gospels.
Synoptic
According to the Gospels, Jesus is linked to King David through his foster father, ______.
According to the Gospels, Jesus is linked to King David through his foster father, ______.
Joseph
The genealogies in Matthew and Luke place Jesus in the line of notable Old Testament ______.
The genealogies in Matthew and Luke place Jesus in the line of notable Old Testament ______.
figures
Zechariah was an elderly Jewish priest who lived with his wife, ______.
Zechariah was an elderly Jewish priest who lived with his wife, ______.
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Zechariah and Elizabeth had abandoned hope of having ______ after many years of marriage.
Zechariah and Elizabeth had abandoned hope of having ______ after many years of marriage.
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John the Baptist is known to be a forerunner to the ______, preparing the way for salvation.
John the Baptist is known to be a forerunner to the ______, preparing the way for salvation.
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John is said to have enlightened those in ______, guiding them to peace.
John is said to have enlightened those in ______, guiding them to peace.
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Some speculate John may have spent time with the ______, a Jewish monastic sect.
Some speculate John may have spent time with the ______, a Jewish monastic sect.
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The New Testament does not mention the ______, leading some to believe they disappeared from history.
The New Testament does not mention the ______, leading some to believe they disappeared from history.
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John's role in baptizing and preaching as the herald of the ______ is confirmed.
John's role in baptizing and preaching as the herald of the ______ is confirmed.
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Mary's famous response to the divine request was, 'I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your ______.'
Mary's famous response to the divine request was, 'I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your ______.'
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Upon arriving at Elizabeth, Mary's presence caused Elizabeth's child to ______ in her womb.
Upon arriving at Elizabeth, Mary's presence caused Elizabeth's child to ______ in her womb.
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Elizabeth, filled with the spirit of ______, declared Mary's blessedness.
Elizabeth, filled with the spirit of ______, declared Mary's blessedness.
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Mary's hymn of praise is known today as the ______.
Mary's hymn of praise is known today as the ______.
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Mary expressed that all generations will call her ______.
Mary expressed that all generations will call her ______.
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In the beginning was the ______, and the Word was with God.
In the beginning was the ______, and the Word was with God.
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He was in the beginning with ______; all things were made through him.
He was in the beginning with ______; all things were made through him.
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A man sent from God, whose name was ______, came to bear witness to the light.
A man sent from God, whose name was ______, came to bear witness to the light.
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The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the ______.
The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the ______.
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He gave power to become ______ of God; who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh.
He gave power to become ______ of God; who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh.
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Elizabeth insisted on naming the baby ______.
Elizabeth insisted on naming the baby ______.
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Zechariah became able to speak again after he wrote, 'His name is ______.'
Zechariah became able to speak again after he wrote, 'His name is ______.'
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Zechariah prophesied that the child shall be called the prophet of the ______ High.
Zechariah prophesied that the child shall be called the prophet of the ______ High.
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At the infant's circumcision, family and friends gathered to celebrate his ______.
At the infant's circumcision, family and friends gathered to celebrate his ______.
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Zechariah praised God for raising a horn of ______ through His servant David.
Zechariah praised God for raising a horn of ______ through His servant David.
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Joseph is known as 'Joseph the ______' due to the lack of recorded words from him in the New Testament.
Joseph is known as 'Joseph the ______' due to the lack of recorded words from him in the New Testament.
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The angel in Joseph's dream told him that the child Mary would bear was conceived of the ______ Spirit.
The angel in Joseph's dream told him that the child Mary would bear was conceived of the ______ Spirit.
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Pope St. John Paul II emphasized Joseph's special ______ in the biblical narrative.
Pope St. John Paul II emphasized Joseph's special ______ in the biblical narrative.
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Joseph decided to put Mary aside privately, according to Jewish ______.
Joseph decided to put Mary aside privately, according to Jewish ______.
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Joseph was described as a ______ man, indicating his high character and piety.
Joseph was described as a ______ man, indicating his high character and piety.
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The angel ______ visited Elizabeth and was sent to Mary.
The angel ______ visited Elizabeth and was sent to Mary.
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Nazareth was considered a 'proverbial joke' because it was not expected to produce anything important or good, least of all, the ______.
Nazareth was considered a 'proverbial joke' because it was not expected to produce anything important or good, least of all, the ______.
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Mary was visited by the angel ______.
Mary was visited by the angel ______.
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Mary's parents are traditionally identified as ______ and Ann.
Mary's parents are traditionally identified as ______ and Ann.
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Mary was considered a ______ girl, but also known for being a dreamer.
Mary was considered a ______ girl, but also known for being a dreamer.
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Mary's child, as announced by Gabriel, would be called ______.
Mary's child, as announced by Gabriel, would be called ______.
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Galilee was known for mixing with Romans and ______.
Galilee was known for mixing with Romans and ______.
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Mary was committed to perpetual ______ as a sign of her commitment to God.
Mary was committed to perpetual ______ as a sign of her commitment to God.
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Gabriel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon Mary, and the power of the Most High will ______ her.
Gabriel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon Mary, and the power of the Most High will ______ her.
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Mary's cousin, ______, was thought to be too old to have a child but was pregnant.
Mary's cousin, ______, was thought to be too old to have a child but was pregnant.
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Zechariah served in the great Temple in ______, the heart of Jewish religious life.
Zechariah served in the great Temple in ______, the heart of Jewish religious life.
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The angel that appeared to Zechariah was the Archangel ______.
The angel that appeared to Zechariah was the Archangel ______.
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Zechariah was instructed to name his son ______.
Zechariah was instructed to name his son ______.
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The guilt of Zechariah’s doubts resulted in the archangel telling him he would be ______ until the child was born.
The guilt of Zechariah’s doubts resulted in the archangel telling him he would be ______ until the child was born.
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Zechariah asked the angel, 'How shall I know this?' showing his need for a ______.
Zechariah asked the angel, 'How shall I know this?' showing his need for a ______.
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Study Notes
The Life of Christ
- Theologian Romano Guardini admires the royal character of Mary, and her response to the divine request to do something "far beyond human comprehension".
- Guardini highlights Mary's profound dignity and utter unconsciousness of the greatness of her act
- "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord" (from the Gospel accounts)
- The Gospels differ in many particulars but share the same central point:
- The Gospels place Jesus in the line of notable Old Testament figures.
- The Gospels' viewpoints differ from that of Saint John.
- Saint John's Gospel highlights Jesus' profound importance to God and his relationship to Abraham
- These Gospels highlight the importance of Mary's role in God's plan of salvation.
- The narrative, including the story of Jesus' birth and family, shows the fulfillment of God's covenant and promises in the Old Testament.
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Test your knowledge of the synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This quiz explores the genealogies, significant characters, and themes within these texts, including Jesus' connections to Old Testament figures and John the Baptist's role. Perfect for students of New Testament studies!
