Religious Trivia

What does it mean to be righteous in the sight of God? Observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. (Luke 1:6)

• Observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly

• Not sinning

• Praying daily

• Helping the poor

How was Zechariah chosen to serve as priest? 

• He was told his Division

• He was scheduled according to the custom of the priesthood

• He was chosen by lot (Luke 1:9)

• He volunteered

Who was praying outside of the temple when the time for the burning of incense came?

• All of Zechariah’s Division

• All the assembled worshipers (Luke 1:10)

• All of the priests of the temple

• None of the above

The angel told Zechariah that John will bring many people of Israel to the Lord their God. How will John go on before the Lord?

• In the spirit and power of Elijah (Luke 1:17)

• In the spirit and power of Moses

• In the spirit and power of Elisha

• In his own spirit and power

True or False. Elizabeth acknowledged that the Lord showed his favor on her and took away her pride among the people (False: Luke 1:25)

• True

• False

• Cannot be determined

• Not mentioned in the text

How many months pregnant was Elizabeth when Gabriel visited Mary?

• 5 months

• 6 months (Luke 1:26)

• 7 months

• 8 months

True or False. After the angel Gabriel spoke with Mary, she went to visit Elizabeth and greeted her. Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting and was filled with the Holy Spirit.

• True (Luke 1: 41)

• False

• Cannot be determined

• Not mentioned in the text

Zechariah’s song praises the Lord because he has come to his people and redeemed them. What has He raised up for salvation for us?

• The Son of God

• A horn (Luke 1:69)

• A servant

• A king

What sign was given to the shepherds by the angels after Jesus’ Birth?

• They will follow a star

• They will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger (Luke 1:12)

• Their sheep will lead them

• They will hear a heavenly choir

Who was a righteous and devout man, waiting for the consolation of Israel and who was told he would not die before seeing the Lord’s Messiah?

• Elcana

• Bartholomew

• Simeon (Luke 2: 25-26)

• Joseph