1. Luke’s gospel is addressed, or dedicated, to whom? What is known about this person?

2. What qualified Luke to write a gospel narrative? (How did he   prepare?)

3. John was sent from God for what purpose?

4. The law was given through Moses. What came through Jesus   Christ?

5. “Christ” is a title which means?

6. Point out one striking difference between the genealogies of   Matthew and Luke.

7. Engagement (betrothal) was taken seriously in New Testament   times. Explain.

8. The birth of Jesus was clearly the result of a miracle. What was   remarkable about   the birth of John?

9. What name did Elisabeth’s neighbors and kinsfolk expect to be   given to John?   Why?

10. The Holy Spirit plays an important role in the events discussed in   this lesson,   especially pages 1-50. Three people are said to have been “filled”   with the  Holy Spirit. Who were they? And what was the result of this   “filling”?   The Holy Spirit was “upon” at least two others. Who were they   and what was the   result?

11. Angels play an important role in the events discussed in this lesson, especially pages 1-50. Identify and/or explain the occasions of their appearances?   To whom did they appear? And what were the results?

12. Sum up the few things we learn in this lesson about Jesus as a boy (beyond the stage of infancy).