1. Why was John the Immerser sent in advance of Christ’s earthly ministry?
2. We learn from Acts 16 that Timothy had a mother who was a believer, but a father who was an unbeliever. There was a third person in Timothy’s life who, along with his mother, had a positive impact on this young man. Who was this person?
3. What one thing can be said to have given John the Immerses a “head start” in life?
4. There is a prophecy in the Old Testament Book of 2 Samuel (7:12-13). What, or who, is the prophecy about?
5. When Mary was told that she was to be the mother of Jesus, what was her response? What is the significance of that response for us today?
6. Is the following statement true or false? “John’s baptism was for the remission of sins.”
7. In the Old Testament Book of Genesis, we learn of someone called “Shiloh.” What does the name Shiloh mean? To whom is Genesis 49:10 referring?
8. When the angel announced Christ’s birth to the shepherds, he mentioned “peace on earth.” What was the peace to which the angel referred? Back up your answer with Scripture.
9. What did Jesus mean when He told His parents: “Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” (Lk. 2:49)?
10. Luke 3:6 states that “all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” To whom does the phrase “all flesh” refer?
11. Luke 3:7-8 discusses certain people who were not acceptable to God. What made them “not acceptable”?
12. Joel 2:13 says, “Rend your heart, and not your garments.” What was the prophet’s point?
13. Explain why the Pharisees were willing to be baptized by John, and why John rebuked them.
14. In light of the definition of true repentance discussed in this lesson, explain the difference between the actions of Judas and Peter after each of them sinned.
15. Jesus said in Luke 4:43 that He had to “preach the kingdom of God in other cities also.” Why did He say that?
16. Jesus commanded His disciples, while they were fishing, to throw their nets back into the sea one last time. They didn’t see the need to do so, but Peter said, “Nevertheless, at Your word, I will let down the net.” How does Peter’s statement apply to us today?
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,