Angels & Demons - 5

The angel Gabriel comes to Zacharias as a __________.

• Messenger

• Tester

• Soldier

• Sailor

Naming a child in ancient Near Eastern culture signifies what?

• That the one naming has authority over the one named

• Nothing

• That the child will grow up to fulfill his or her name

The Ave Maria is found in __________.

• Luke 1:28

• Luke 1:46ff.

• Luke 1:29

• Luke 1:38

The Catholic maximalist believes what about Mary?

• That she plays not only a pivotal role in the plan of redemption, but is necessary for our redemption

• That Mary’s role is almost nil in the plan of redemption

• That Mary is the real Savior of the world

• That she had a choice to be the mother of Jesus

The Protestant take on Mary’s “fiat” is as follows:

• That it is emphatic willingness or acquiescence to God’s will

• That it is a direct command to Gabriel that she will be the one

• That it is really a resignation along the lines of, “Whatever you say”

What does the angel tell Zacharias in Luke 1:5-25?

• That Elizabeth will have a child

• That he's too old to be the father

• That Elizabeth is too old to be a mother

• That they are to adopt someone named John.

Why did the angel strike fear in Zacharias?

• Because angelic appearances are rare and unexpected

• Because he knew he was in trouble

• Because he thought he made the wrong sacrifice

• Because Zacharias means "One who is afraid of everything."

The role of Mary, in Methodism, is

• That of an example of obedience

• A secret sacrament known only to Ben and the District Superintendent.

• The cause of strife in many SS classes

What was Joshua really asking the angel before the Battle of Jericho?

• Are you on Israel's side?

• Are you as powerful as you look?

• Where can I get one of those flaming swords?

• Can you really make the walls come tumblin' down?

The answer of the Commander that Joshua meets east of the Jordan is, in effect, the following:

• “I am for no one.”

• “I am for you.”

• “Are you for or against me?”