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Harmony of the Gospels #1 by Aude McKee Pre-existence and Conception of Jesus Study texts: Matthew 1; Luke 1; Luke 3:23-38; John 1:1-14 QUESTIONS: 1. What does the word “pre-existence” mean? (cf. Col. 1:17; John 17:5; Phil. 2:6) 2. To whom does the word “Word” refer? (cf. Rev. 19:13) 3. Who was sent to bear witness to the Light? 4. In John 1:12, who was given “power to become sons of God”? 5. Look up the word “incarnation” if you do not know its meaning. Which verse in John 1 teaches the idea of incarnation? 6. Compare the genealogies of Matthew and Luke and tell how the arrangement differs. 7. How many generations from Abraham to David? From David to Babylon? From Babylon to Christ? 8. From Luke’s record and determine how many generations from Adam to Noah? How many from Noah to Abraham? 9. Altogether there are how many generations from Adam to Christ? 10. What Old Testament passage states that Jesus would be born of a virgin? 11. What verses in Matthew 1 show that Mary was a virgin when Jesus was born? 12. Did Mary remain a virgin after Jesus’ birth? If yes, prove it: 13. The name “Jesus” is a transliteration of the Hebrew word “Joshua”, which means “Jehovah is the savior.” What reason was given for calling Mary’s son “Jesus”? 14. What does the Hebrew word “Emmanuel” mean? 15. Many was espoused to Joseph. What does this mean? 16. What was Matthew’s occupation? 17. What was Luke’s profession? 18. Who were John’s parents? 19. Who was king of Judea when John was born? 20. What relation was Elizabeth and Mary? MATCH: 21. Bathsheba A. A just man 22. Joseph B. Engaged 23. Lineage C. John came in spirit and power of 24. Barren D. Angel 25. Espoused E. Had been wife of Uriah 26. Theophilis F. John 27. Elias or Elijah G. Grew and waxed strong in spirit 28. Nazarite H. Stock, descent 29. Gabriel I. Addressed by Luke 30. John J. Fruitless, childless FILL IN THE BLANK: 31. The angel said that God would give to Jesus the of . 32. He also said that the Lord’s kingdom would have no . 33. Zacharias was a . 34. was of the tribe of Levi. 35. When Mary saluted Elizabeth, the baby in her womb. 36. The neighbors wanted to name John . 37. John was the Baptist because he . 38. John was on the eighth day. 39. Zacharias was filled with the and . 40. John was to go before the face of the Lord to his ways. Harmony of the Gospels #2 by Aude McKee The Birth and Boyhood of Jesus Study texts: Matthew 2; Luke 2 TRUE / FALSE: 1. Jesus was born in Nazareth. 2. There were three wise men who came to worship Jesus. 3. The wise men saw the Lord’s star in the East. 4. Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem to be taxed when Jesus was born. 5. Jesus was born on December 25th. 6. Matthew tells about the shepherds and Luke tells of the wise men. 7. Jesus was born when it was too cold for shepherds to be in the fields. 8. The shepherds brought gifts to Jesus. 9. Herod was insincere when he said he wanted to worship Jesus. 10. Jesus lived in Egypt for a period of time. UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWER: 11. The wise men understood that Jesus would be (priest, king, tax collector) of the Jews. 12. In addition to King Herod, (Antioch, Bethlehem, Jerusalem) was troubled also. 13. Herod told the wise men that the wanted to (worship, kill, honor) Jesus. 14. The wise men were warned of God by a (vision, dream, note) not to return to Herod. 15. Joseph and Mary left for Egypt in the (day, night). 16. Herod killed all children around Bethlehem (one, two, three, four) years and under. 17. (Angels, shepherds, wise men) sang, “Glory to God in the highest.” 18. Simeon was told he would not (leave office, die, go to Egypt) until he had seen Christ. 19. Mary kept many things in her (heart, hope chest, purse, scrap book). 20. Jesus was (8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15) years old when he was lost in Jerusalem. MATCH: 21. City of David A. Presented to the Lord 22. Manger B. Blessed Jesus 23. Jerusalem C. Jesus’ crib 24. Turtledoves D. In distress 25. Simeon E. Kept when Jesus was 12 26. Archelaus F. Bethlehem 27. Anna G. Tax decree 28. Rama H. 84 years old 29. Caesar Augustus I. Sacrifice 30. Passover J. Reigned in place of his father QUESTIONS: 31. Make a list of the specific prophecies that are referred to in this lesson: 32. What is the meaning of Luke 2:35? 33. What phrases are used interchangeably in Luke 2:22, 23, 24, and 29? 34. To whom does the word “father” refer in Luke 2:49? 35. In what four ways did Jesus develop? 36. Why did Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt with Jesus? 37. Who told Joseph of Herod’s death? 38. At what time of year did the Passover occur? 39. How long did it take Joseph and Mary to find Jesus? 40. What kind of “doctors” did Jesus converse with in the temple? Harmony of the Gospels #3 by Aude McKee John the Baptist Study texts: Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-20; John 1:15-28; Acts 18:24-28; 19:1-7 QUESTIONS: 1. Reread Luke 1:57-80. From this give the answers to the following: a. John’s parents. b. When was Zacharias’ tongue loosed? c. Was John to be a prophet or a priest? d. Where did John begin his preaching? What was his message? 2. Where did John begin his preaching? 3. Describe his dress and food: 4. What did his converts confess? 5. What did he say to the Pharisees and Sadducees? 6. What instructions did he give to the people? 7. What were the soldiers told to do? 8. Seven different baptisms are mentioned in the N.T. Name as many as you can? 9. What two baptisms was Jesus to administer? 10. Make a list of the O.T. prophecies relating to John’s coming and work? 11. Does the N.T. give any indication of how many people submitted to John’s baptism? 12. For what reason (purpose) were John’s converts baptized? 13. Why did Herod put John in prison? 14. How did John get the people to see that he was inferior to Jesus? 15. How old was John when Jesus was born? 16. What baptism had the men in Acts 19 received? 17. In what direction did John’s baptism look--forward or backward? 18. What immediate act made it possible for the 12 men to speak in tongues? 19. Is John’s baptism valid today? 20. Read Luke 23:39-43. In view of the statement found in Matthew 3:5-6, is it possible that the thief on the cross had been baptized? MATCH: 21. Kingdom of heaven A. Chaff 22. Jordan B. Roman Emperor 23. Burn with fire C. Moses 24. Pilate D. High priest 25. Able to make stones E. At hand 26. Caiaphas F. Governor of Judea 27. Herod G. Philip’s wife 28. Herodias H. Children of Abraham 29. Law given by I. John’s baptistry 30. Tiberius J. Tetrarch of Galilee TRUE / FALSE: 31. John’s converts were required to repent. 32. The Sadducees and Pharisees were insincere when they came to John’s baptism. 33. There are three baptisms mentioned in Matthew 3:1-12. 34. All three elements are used in a literal sense in the above passage. 35. Trachonitis was tetrarch of Galilee. 36. John called some people the “offspring of snakes.” 37. Publicans were tax collectors. 38. Grace and truth came by Peter and Paul. 39. No man has ever seen God. 40. John was teaching in Bethabara (Bethany) beyond Jordan. Harmony of the Gospels #4 by Aude McKee Jesus’ Baptism; Temptation; Some Apostles Chosen Study texts: Matthew 3:13-17; 4:1-25; Mark 1:9-20; Luke 3:21-23; 4:1-13; 5:1-11; John 1:29-51 UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Jesus was baptized in (pool of Siloam, Sea of Galilee, Jordan River). 2. (Peter, John the Baptist, Paul) baptized Jesus. 3. After Jesus was baptized (Spirit of God, dove, fire) lighted upon Him. 4. Man shall not live by (water, meat, bread) alone. 5. After each temptation, Jesus said, “It is (said, rumored, tradition, written).” 6. After the temptations, (angels, disciples, friends) came and ministered unto Him. 7. (Peter, John the Baptist, Andrew) said, “Behold, the Lamb of God...” 8. “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” was spoken by (Philip, Andrew, Nathanael, Peter). 9. Peter, Andrew, James and John were (tax collectors, doctors, tent makers, fishermen). 10. (Zebedee, Zacharias, Joseph) was the father of James and John. MATCH: 11. Rabbi A. Holy Spirit 12. Peter B. Devil 13. Messiah C. On the Sea Coast 14. Baptism D. Sea of Galilee 15. Satan E. Immersion 16. Capernaum F. Christ 17. Holy Ghost G. Master 18. Lake Gennesaret H. Father of Peter 19. Jona I. Bethsaida 20. Philip’s home J. A Stone QUESTIONS: 21. Why was Jesus baptized? 22. Cite another example of God acknowledging Jesus as His Son. 23. Is it true that Jesus was tempted 40 days? 24.
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