Story 22: The Birth of John

Comprehension Questions and Answers

How many years had passed since God had spoken to his people? *400 years. [22-01]
What problem did Elizabeth, Zechariah’s wife, have? *She had not been able to have children. [22-01]
What did the angel tell Zechariah to name his son? *He was to name him John. [22-02]
What did the angel say John would do in his life? *John would prepare the people for the Messiah. [22-02]
Why did Zechariah not believe Elizabeth would have a son? *They were too old. [22-02]
How did the angel punish Zechariah because he did not believe? *Zechariah was not able to speak until John was born. [22-03]
How long had Elizabeth been pregnant when the angel appeared to Mary? *Six months. [22-04]
What did the angel say was going to happen to Mary? *She would become pregnant and give birth to a son. [22-04]
Who did the angel say Jesus was going to be? *The Son of the Most High God. [22-04]
Why was Jesus’ birth a miracle? *Mary was a virgin. [22-05]
Whose son is Jesus? *Jesus is the Son of God. [22-05]
Who did Mary go to visit after after the angel left her? *She went to visit Elizabeth. [22-06]
What did Zechariah say about John? *John would be a prophet of the Most High God and would tell the people how they could receive forgiveness for their sins. [22-07]

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