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The Foundation of Jesus Christ
Lesson 15 Worksheet

What is the Baptism of John? (Part 1)

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible. (Lu 1:35-37 AV)







633. Who was the father of John the Baptist? Luke 1:5 (342)
A. Zaccheus
B. Zacharias
C. Elijah
D. The LORD GOD



634. Who was the mother of John the Baptist? Luke 1:5 (342)
A. Elisabeth
B. Mary
C. Anna
D. A virgin



635. What were statements best describe John’s parents before his conception? Luke 1:5-7 (342-344)
(More than one answer)
A. They were righteous
B. They walked in the commandments and ordinances of the Lord
C. They were blameless of sin
D. Zacharias was a priest
E. They were Christians
F. The mother was a virgin.
G. They were young people just starting in their lives together
H. They were very old people
I. The mother was barren
J. All of their children were grown up



636. What holy event happened While Zacharias was executing his duties as priest by burning incense in the Temple of the Lord? Luke 1:8-11 (345)
A. An angel of the Lord flew overhead
B. An angel of the Lord stood on the right side of the altar of incense
C. An angel of the Lord appeared in the sky
D. An angel of the Lord stood on the sacrificial basin in the temple area



637. What were the multitude doing when the angel appeared to Zacharias? Luke 1:8-11 (345)
A. They were inside the Temple watching the events.
B. They were standing outside and praying
C. They were inside the Temple and were praying
D. They were not concerned with the priestly duties of Zacharias



638. What did Zacharias feel when he saw the angel? Luke 1:12 (346)
A. He was worshipful and awed
B. He was troubled and fearful
C. He was repentant and holy
D. He was curious and interested



639. Why did the angel tell Zacharias to “fear not?” Luke 1:13 (347)
A. He was an angel of the LORD GOD
B. He would not hurt Zacharias
C. He was a good angel
D. He was there because Zacharias’ prayer had been heard



640. What announcement did the angel make to Zacharias? Luke 1:13 (348)
A. That Elisabeth would bear a son
B. That Mary would bear a son
C. That Zacharias will witness the Son of God coming to earth
D. All of the above



641. Who decided that the baby son of Zacharias and Elisabeth would be named John? Luke 1:13 (348)
A. Angel
B. Zacharias
C. Elisabeth
D. LORD GOD



642. The angel of the Lord prophesized eight things concerning John. They were: Luke 1:14 (349)
1) He will be __________________ in the sight of the Lord.
2) He will drink neither __________________ nor strong drink.
3) He will be filled with the __________________ in his mother’s womb.
4) He shall turn many children of __________________ to the LORD GOD.
5) He shall have the spirit and power of __________________ .
6) He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the __________________ .
7) He will turn the disobedient to the __________________ of the just.
8) He will make ready a people __________________ for the Lord.



643. Why didn’t Zacharias believe the angel’s prophesy? Luke 1:18-20 (350)
A. Because he was scared
B. Because he and his wife were too old
C. Because he and his wife were not having sexual relations
D. Because he thought he was hallucinating



644. Who was the angel? Luke 1:18-20 (351)
A. Gabriel
B. Ezekiel
C. Elijah
D. Guardian



645. Where was the angel’s domain in heaven? Luke 1:18-20 (351)
A. He was an angel of the lower domain of heaven.
B. He was an angel in the middle domain of heaven.
D. He was an angel from the highest domains in heaven.
E. He was an angel that stood in the presence of the LORD GOD.



646. Why did the angel come to Zacharias? Luke 1:18-20 (351)
A. He was sent by Jesus Christ
B. He was sent by the LORD GOD
C. He was sent by the Holy Spirit
D. It was his duty as a guardian angel



647. What did the angel do to Zacharias because of his disbelief? Luke 1:18-20 (352)
A. The angel made him deaf
B. The angel made him dumb
C. The angel made him blind
D. The angel made him lame



648. How long would Zacharias be forced to remain in diminished condition? Luke 1:18-20 (352)
A. For the rest of his life
B. Until he asks the angel for forgiveness
C. Until he is forgiven by the LORD GOD
D. Until the angel’s prophecy has been fulfilled



649. What did the worshippers think about how long Zacharias took in the temple? Luke 1:21-22 (323)
A. It was standard amount of time for incense burning
B. It angered them when they stood for so long
C. It amazed them
D. It confused them



650. What did the multitude think when Zacharias walked out of the temple unable to speak? Luke 1:21-22 (323)
A. They thought he was possessed with a demon
B. They thought he was in a religious fever
C. They thought he had seen a vision
D. They thought he had suffered a stroke



651. How did Elisabeth become pregnant? Luke 1:23-25 (354)
A. Zacharias and Elisabeth had sexual relations and natural conception occurred
B. Zacharias and Elisabeth had sexual relations, and the LORD GOD blessed them with conception of a special child
C. Zacharias and Elisabeth abstained from sexual relations, and the child was conceived by the angel and Elisabeth
D. Elisabeth was made pregnant through the Holy Ghost



652. How long did Elisabeth hide her pregnancy? Luke 1:23-25 (355)
A. Five months
B. Six months
C. Seven months
D. She didn’t



653. How did Elisabeth feel about her pregnancy? Luke 1:23-25 (355)
A. She was ashamed because she was pregnant and so old
B. She was ashamed because she was pregnant by someone other than her husband
C. She was filled with joy because the LORD GOD had looked on her and given her a child
D. She was filled with joy because the conception had occurred just as she had planned



654. How had others treated Elisabeth because of her barrenness? Luke 1:23-25 (355)
A. She was taunted
B. She was pitied
C. She was attacked
D. She was comforted



655. When was Gabriel sent from the LORD GOD to Nazareth? Luke 1:26-35 (356)
A. In the fifth month of Elisabeth’s pregnancy
B. In the sixth month of Elisabeth’s pregnancy
C. In the third month of Mary’s pregnancy
D. In the fifth month of Mary’s pregnancy



656. Who did Gabriel speak to in Nazareth first? Luke 1:26-35 (357)
A. Virgin Mary
B. Joseph
C. Jesus
D. Zacharias



657. Who was engaged to the virgin Mary? Luke 1:26-35 (357)
A. David, of the house of Joseph
B. Joseph, of the house of David
C. Joseph, of the house of Zacharias
D. David, of the house of Zacharias



658. What did Gabriel tell Mary would happen as a result of finding favor with God? Luke 1:26-35 (358)
A. She would go to heaven
B. She would be blessed in her marriage
C. She would conceive a son
D. All of the above



659. Who gave the name of “Jesus” to the child? Luke 1:26-35 (358)
A. Mary
B. Joseph
C. Angel
D. The LORD GOD



660. What five things did Gabriel prophesize concerning Jesus Christ?
1) He shall be ___________________ .
2) He shall be called the ___________________ of the Highest.
3) The LORD GOD shall give unto him the throne of his father ___________________ .
4) He shall reign over the house of ___________________ forever.
5) His kingdom shall never ___________________ .



661. How did the virgin Mary conceive Jesus? Luke 1:26-35 (360)
A. She had premarital sex with Joseph
B. She was impregnated by the angel
C. No one knows for sure
D. The power of the LORD GOD overshadowed her



662. As a result of the conception, what is Jesus called? Luke 1:26-35 (360)
A. Son of Mary and Joseph
B. Son of Mary and God
C. Son of Mary
D. Son of God



663. How are Mary and Elisabeth related? Luke 1:36-38
A. Sisters
B. Granddaughter/Grandmother
C. Cousins
D. Niece/Aunt



664. What did Gabriel tell Mary concerning Elisabeth? Luke 1:36-38 (361)
A. Elisabeth had conceived a son in her old age
B. Elisabeth was once called barren, but is now six months pregnant
C. With God, nothing shall be impossible
D. All of the above



665. What reply did Mary have for the angel’s message from the LORD GOD? Luke 1:36-38 (362)
A. Let it be unto me according to thy word
B. Let it be unto me according to thy will
C. Let it be unto me according to thy power
D. Let it be unto me according to thy mercy



666. Where did Mary go with haste? Luke 1:39-45 (363)
A. To Joseph
B. To Elisabeth
C. To the manager
D. To Jerusalem



667. What happened when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary? Luke 1:39-45 (363)
A. The baby John leaped in her womb
B. The baby John began the birth process
C. The baby John could be heard singing
D. The baby Jesus leaped in Mary’s womb



668. What happened to Elisabeth at that very moment of greeting Mary? Luke 1:39-45 (363)
A. She was filled with emotion
B. She was filled with envy
C. She was filled with the Holy Ghost
D. She was filled with a love for the Lord



669. What is significant about the filling of Elisabeth? Luke 1:39-45 (363 and note)
A. It allowed her to conceive
B. It allowed her to endure childbirth
C. It fulfilled Gabriel’s third prophecy
D. It fulfilled the dreams of Elisabeth



670. What two blessings did the Holy Ghost give to Mary through Elisabeth? Luke 1:39-45 (364)
(More than one answer)
A. “Blessed art thou among women”
B. “Blessed art thou son, Jesus”
C. “Blessed is the fruit of thy womb”
D. “Blessed is the cross you bear”
E. “Blessed is all women”
F. “Blessed is the LORD GOD”
G. “Blessed is the hand that tends thee”



671. How did Elisabeth feel about Mary’s visit? Luke 1:39-45 (365)
A. She expected the visit because it had been planned
B. Because of her older age, Elisabeth was obligated to assist Mary with her pregnancy
C. Elisabeth was envious of Mary’s holy pregnancy
D. Elisabeth was humbled that the mother of her Lord would come to her



672. Who gave the blessing to Mary for believing the LORD GOD and allowing all things promised to be fulfilled? Luke 1:39-45 (366)
A. The LORD GOD
B. The Holy Ghost
C. Elisabeth
D. Zacharias



673. What is the “Magnificat”? Luke 1:46-56 (367 and note)
A. The birth of Jesus
B. The conception of Jesus and John
C. A song by Mary whose soul magnified the Lord
D. The devotion of Mary and Elisabeth to the LORD GOD



674. Where does the word “Magnificat” come from? Luke 1:39-45 (367 and note)
A. The Holy Bible
B. First word of the Latin Translation for “My soul doth magnify the Lord”
C. First word of the Greek Translation for “My soul doth magnify the Lord”
D. First word of the Hebrew Translation for “My soul doth magnify the Lord”



675. Contemplation Essay: What two ways can Mary’s statement “My soul doth magnify the Lord”, be interpreted (correctly) in both cases? Luke 1:39-45 (367 and note)



676. What twelve praise did Mary sing? Luke 1:39-45 (367 and note)
1) The lowly handmaiden would be called henceforth of all generations ________________ .
2) The mighty ________________ has done great things.
3) ________________ is the LORD GOD’s name.
4) His ________________ is on them from generation to generation.
5) He has shown strength with his ________________ .
6) He has scattered the ________________ in the imagination of their hearts.
7) He has put down the ________________ from their seats.
8) He has exalted them of ________________ degree.
9) He has filled the ________________ with good things.
10) He has sent the ________________ away empty
11) He has helped his servant ________________ with his mercy.
12) He spoke to ________________ and his seed forever.



677. When did Elisabeth bring forth a son? Luke 1:57-58 (368)
A. After a full term of pregnancy
B. At the sixth month of pregnancy
C. After the birth of Jesus Christ
D. At the fifth month of pregnancy



678. How did Elisabeth’s neighbors and cousins react to the birth of her son? Luke 1:57-58 (369)
A. They had ridicule
B. They had pity
C. They had jealousy
D. They had joy



679. What did the LORD GOD command be done to every boy of His Chosen People on the eighth day of birth? Gen 17:10-12 (370)
A. Baptism
B. Circumcision
C. Confirmation
D. Blessing



680. Why did Zacharias and Elisabeth bring their child to the congregation on the eighth day? Luke 59-66 (370)
A. To be circumcised
B. To be saved
C. To be baptized
D. To be baptized and named



681. What did the elders try to name the baby? Luke 59-66 (370)
A. The Baptist
B. Zacharias
C. Jesus
D. David



682. What did Elisabeth insist the baby be called? Luke 59-66 (370)
A. John
B. Zacharias
C. Jesus
D. David



683. Why did Elisabeth want that name? Luke 59-66 (371)
A. It reminded her of her father
B. The name was given by the LORD GOD through the angel Gabriel
C. It was a good name
D. It went well with Baptist



684. How did Zacharias participate in the naming of his baby? Luke 59-66 (372)
A. He shouted to them to name him “John”.
B. He wrote “His name is John” on a tablet.
C. He allowed his wife to name the child “John”.
D. He was unable to fight his wife on her choice of name.



685. What did the naming of the baby “John” fulfill? Luke 59-66 (372)
A. The prophesy of the angel Gabriel
B. The prophesy of Zacharias
C. The prophesy of Elisabeth
D. The prophesy of Mary



686. What happened to Zacharias at the naming of John? Luke 59-66 (372)
A. His mouth was opened and he praised God.
B. His ears were opened and he listened to song
C. His eyes were opened and he blessed his son
D. His feet were moved, and he danced



687. What did the people standing about do after witnessing the circumcision of John? Luke 59-66 (373)
A. Praise the LORD GOD
B. Hide in fear from Zacharias
C. Spread the news through the hill country of Judea about the special child
D. Hide the birth of the child from the government



688. What occurred right before father Zacharias prophesized? Luke 67-79 (374)
A. The LORD GOD’s voice was heard by the congregation
B. Zacharias offered incense to the LORD GOD
C. Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost
D. All of the above



689. What ten things were prophesized through Zacharias? Luke 67-79 (374)
1) Blessed be the Lord God of Israel because he has visited and ___________ _____
his people.
2) He has raised up a horn of ___________ _____ for us in the house of his servant David.
3) We shall be saved from our ___________ _____, and from the hand of all that ___________ _____ us, as he spoke by the mouth of holy prophets since the world began.
4) To perform the ___________ _____ promised to our fathers and remember his holy ___________ _____ .
5) That we are delivered out of the hand of our enemies that we might serve Him without ___________ _____ , in holiness and righteousness before Him all ___________ _____ , as he swore to our father Abraham by oath.
6) The child, John, will be called ___________ _____ of the highest.
7) John will go before the face of the Lord to ___________ _____ .
8) John will give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the ___________ _____ of sins.
9) To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of ___________ _____ .
10) To guide our feet into the way of ___________ _____ .



690. Where did John grow up, strong in spirit? Luke 1:80 (375)
A. In Jerusalem
B. In the wilderness
C. In the Temple
D. With Jesus










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MLA Style Citation:
McFarland, Kathy L. and Joanne Holstein. "Worksheet for What is the Baptism of John? (Part 1)." The Foundation of Jesus Christ Jan 2004.   <http://www.guidedbiblestudies.com/001wbap1p1test.htm>.

APA Style Citation:
McFarland, Kathy L. and Joanne Holstein. (2004, January) "Worksheet for What is the Baptism of John? (Part 1)." The Foundation of Jesus Christ Retrieved   from http://www.guidedbiblestudies.com/001wbap1p1test.htm

Chicago Style Citation:
McFarland, Kathy L. and Joanne Holstein (2004) "Worksheet for What is the Baptism of John? (Part 1)." The Foundation of Jesus Christ (January), http://www.guidedbiblestudies.com/001wbap1p1test.htm (accessed )


About the Authors

Kathy L. McFarland is a Becker Bible Studies Teacher and Author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She is a Religious Studies student of Liberty University, Hebrew language student attending Israeli taught Ulpan and a Homeschool parent teaching the things of God. She is also well-known as a child advocate of innocent children tortured and suffering from the abuse of sexual perversion, out-of-control violence, and pathetic neglect by a carnal world gone mad.

Joanne B. Holstein is a Becker Bible Studies Teacher and author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She is a Religious Philosophy student of Liberty University, and a Homeschool parent and child advocate. She is well-known as a counsleor to Christian faithful who are struggling with tremendous burden in these difficult times. She is a leading authority on the history of development of the Christian churches and the practices and beliefs of world religions and cults.

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