CLE 6 FORMATIVE NO. 3

Who are the prophets?

• A. The word prophet means “to speak for.”  Prophets speak in behalf of God and act as God’s spokesman.    

• B. The prophets spoke for God to the people, receiving God’s message through visions,

       dreams, and ecstasies. 

• Both A and B

Who baptized Jesus?

• John  

• Joseph

What was John the Baptist’ main message?

• Repentance and baptism

• Obedience to God     

John the Baptist gave baptism of repentance to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus the Messiah. Why did Jesus need to be baptized?

• He needed to fulfill the Will of God

•   He had sinned     

Which of the following is one of the primary purposes of baptism?

• Remission of sins

• Protection from temptation   

What is the meaning of the Hebrew word “Messiah”?

• God saves

• Anointed one

What is the meaning of the name “Jesus”?

• God saves

• Anointed one

Who prepared the people for the coming of Jesus, the bearer of the Kingdom of God?

• Joshua

• John

He was described as the “voice of one crying in the wilderness” (Isaiah 40:3).

• Joshua

• John

Why is anointing of oil on the head  symbolical?

• It officially set apart a person for public leadership function in the community.

• It makes us closer to God.