John the Baptist, Forerunner of Christ (Quiz 4)

How was John's birth announced?

• By his brother

• To his father Zacharias by an Angel

• His mother just knew

• Jesus told him

Who were John's parents?

• Zacharias and Elisabeth

• Joseph and Mary

• John and Sarah

• God and Mary

What prophecy has been made about John?

• John would be the one who teaches Jesus

• John would make a place of Jesus

• John would prepare a home for Jesus

• John would be the messenger who would prepare the way for Christ

How did John seem different from other men?

• The way he dressed, what he ate, and the way he lived

• the people he hung out with

• how he did his hair

• Where he worked, how he did his job, how he spoke

What special ministry did John have?

• He sent people to be baptized by Jesus.

• He preached about heaven and hell.

• He preached repentance and baptized.

• He told people they were evil and needed to change.

Who did the religious leaders think John might be?

• Jesus

• Elijah or the "awaited prophet"

• An angel

• a phophet

Whom did John not feel worthy to baptize?

• Jesus

• Mary

• his mother

• his father

What accusation did John make against Herod?

• he lied about his wife

• he has a secret life

• He married his brother's wife

• he has two wives

Why was John beheaded?

• He stood up for what was right

• He defied the king

• He lied about Herod's wife

• He lost his head

Extra Credit: How did John the Baptist show each of the following character qualities?

• - Humility:

• -Self-denial:

• - Courage to stand alone: