Story 24: John Baptizes Jesus
Comprehension Questions and Answers
- Where did John live when he grew up?
*He lived in the wilderness. [24-01]
- What message did John preach to the people?
*“Repent, for the kingdom of God is near!” [24-02]
- What did John do to the people who repented at his preaching?
*He baptized them. [24-03]
- Which group of people did John compare to poisonous snakes?
*This referred to many of the religious leaders who refused to repent. [24-04]
- What was John's answer when the Jews asked him if he was the Messiah?
*He said he was not the Messiah. [24-05]
- What title did John use for Jesus when he saw him coming to be baptized?
*He called him, "the Lamb of God who will take away the sin of the world.” [24-06]
- Why did Jesus not need to repent of his sins before John baptized him?
*Because Jesus had never sinned. [24-07]
- Why did Jesus say that John should baptize him?
*John baptized Jesus because it was the right thing to do. [24-07]
- Who came to rest on Jesus after he was baptized?
*The Spirit of God appeared in the form of a dove. [24-08]
- What did God say to Jesus after he was baptized?
*“You are my Son whom I love, and I am very pleased with you.” [24-08]
- Whom did God say the Holy Spirit would come down and rest upon?
*He would rest on the Son of God. [24-09]
- How many gods are there?
*There is only one God. [24-10]
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