Quiz on John the Baptist

What was the significance of John the Baptist according to the Old Testament?

John the Baptist provided hope for the Israelites by being a witness to the light of

John the Baptist’s call for repentance was to do what two things?

How does Luke describe the baptism of Jesus?

• As a public event

• As a private event with no witnesses

• As a symbolic ritual with no significance

• Emphasizing the presence of the Holy Spirit and a divine voice

What does John the Baptist declare about Jesus?

• He is a great teacher

• He is a prophet

• He is the Lamb of God

• He is the King of Israel

What does John the Baptist mean when he says “He must increase, but I must decrease” about his and Jesus' ministries?

What does the Gospel of John emphasize more than the physical act of baptism?

• The theological and spiritual significance of Jesus' identity

• The historical context

• The number of people baptized

• Those watching the baptism

What was John's baptism an outward sign of?

What does Jesus' Baptism symbolize for the unrepentant?

• Judgment

• Joy

• Forgiveness

• Peace

Why was it necessary for John to baptize Jesus?

• To cleanse Jesus of sin

• To start a new religion

• To show Jesus' power

• To fulfill God's commands