Luke 3 & 4 - John the Baptist & Jesus

Which of the following best describes John the Baptist’s main role in Luke chapter 3 ?

• He was a disciple of Jesus.

• He prepared the way for the coming of Jesus by preaching repentance.

• He was a Roman official.

• He performed miracles in Galilee.

• none of these are correct

What was the main message that John the Baptist preached to the people?

• To follow the Roman laws.

• To repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins.

• To gather wealth and possessions.

• To become priests in the temple.

Which of the following actions did John the Baptist do according to Luke chapter 3 ?

• Baptize people in the Jordan River.

• Preach about the coming Messiah.

• Collect taxes from the people.

• Warn people to produce good fruit.

• Cause the Holy Spirit to fall upon the people

What did Jesus read from in the synagogue at Nazareth to announce the beginning of his ministry in chapter 4?

• The book of Genesis

• The scroll of Isaiah

• The book of Psalms

• The scroll of Jeremiah

• none of these

How did Jesus respond to the devil’s temptations in the wilderness?

• He ignored the devil.

• He quoted Scripture to resist each temptation.

• He left the wilderness immediately.

• He asked his disciples for help.

Analyze why Jesus chose to begin his ministry by reading from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue. What significance did this have for his audience?

• It showed he could read.

• It connected his mission to Old Testament prophecy, showing he was the promised Messiah.

• It was the only scroll available.

• It was a tradition for all visitors.

How did the people of Nazareth react to Jesus’ message in the synagogue, and what does this reveal about the challenges he faced in his early ministry?

• They immediately believed and followed him.

• They were amazed at first but then rejected him, showing that even those who knew him struggled to accept his message.

• They ignored him completely.

• They asked him to become their king.

• none of these are correct

Match the following temptations with Jesus' response

• "Man shall not live on bread alone"

• Throw yourself down from the temple

• "Do not put the Lord your God to the test"

• Turn the stones into bread

• "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign"

• Ask for a sign from heaven

• "Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only"

• Worship me and I will give you all the kingdoms

What is the purpose of Jesus' healing miracles in Luke 4? That is, what did they prove about Jesus

After Jesus cured Peter's mother-in-law, what did she do?

• She went back to sleep.
• She left the house immediately.
• She started to complain about her illness.
• She began to serve them.
• none of these are correct