Question

read the verses before and after reading the descriptions. decide who is declaring in the son of god. write the letter of the reference in front of its matching description. then the persons name or title under the matching description on the left.

1. jesus saw him sitting under a fig tree.
2. he came before jesus to prepare the way and baptized people.
3. he was a leader among the disciples.
4. he was not one of the first 12 disciples, but he wrote the second gospel.
5. he was a roman who saw jesus die.
6. he was a heavenly being who brought good news to mary.

a. john 1:34—36
b. mark 1:1
c. luke 1:26—31
d. matthew 27:54
e. john 1:48—50
f. john 6:68—69
write complete sentences to answer the questions.

1. why is it important for people to understand the incarnation and believe that jesus is god’s son?
2. read john 20:31. what was john’s purpose in writing his gospel? list both reasons and include both names of jesus that are noted in the verse.

a.
b.

Explanation:

Matching Section Corrections & Confirmations:

1. The description "Jesus saw him sitting under a fig tree" matches e. JOHN 1:48-50, which refers to Nathanael.
2. The description "He came before Jesus to prepare the way and baptized people" matches a. JOHN 1:34-36, referring to John the Baptist.
3. The description "He was a leader among the disciples" matches f. JOHN 6:68-69, referring to Simon Peter.
4. The description "He was not one of the first 12 disciples, but he wrote the second Gospel" matches b. MARK 1:1, referring to Mark.
5. The description "He was a Roman who saw Jesus die" matches d. MATTHEW 27:54, referring to the Centurion.
6. The description "He was a heavenly being who brought good news to Mary" matches c. LUKE 1:26-31, referring to the Angel Gabriel.

Short Answer Section:

1. Understanding the Incarnation and Jesus as God's Son is important because it affirms Jesus' dual nature (fully God and fully human), meaning he can serve as both a perfect example of humanity and the divine savior who bridges the gap between God and people, offering forgiveness and eternal life.
2. John 20:31 states the two purposes of John's Gospel, with Jesus' titles:

a. To help readers believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
b. So that through this belief, readers may have life in his name.

Answer:

Matching Section (Corrected/Confirmed):

1. e. JOHN 1:34-36 → Nathanael
2. a. JOHN 1:34-36 → John the Baptist
3. f. JOHN 6:68-69 → Simon Peter
4. b. MARK 1:1 → Mark
5. d. MATTHEW 27:54 → Centurion
6. c. LUKE 1:26-31 → Angel Gabriel

Short Answer Section:

1. Understanding the Incarnation and that Jesus is God's Son is important because it confirms Jesus' unique dual nature as fully God and fully human, allowing him to be the perfect mediator between God and humanity, offering salvation and eternal life to those who believe.

8.
a. To help people believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
b. So that those who believe may have life in the name of Jesus.