Advent Lesson 3

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St. John the Baptist Gospel Readings

 St. John the Baptist Gospel Readings

The Gospel readings for the second Sunday of Advent focus on John the Baptist. Please read (Second Sunday of Advent readings: Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 1:1-8, Luke 3:1-16)

How many of the gospel readings are about John the Baptist during Advent?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

John's always points to who?

1. Mary
2. Earth
3. Heaven
4. Jesus

What did John the Baptist wear?

1. Purple Robe
2. Camel's hair and belt
3. Vestments
4. twine

Camel's hair and leather belt represented what?

1. Prophet/humbleness
2. joy/glory
3. love/kindness
4. penance/waiting

How were John and Jesus related?

1. brothers
2. cousins
3. friends
4. coworkers

Who baptized Jesus?

1. God
2. Mary
3. John
4. Joseph

Name 1 significant thing about John the Baptist.

Why do you think that Jesus was baptized, after all he was the Son of God?

What is one thing you can learn from John Baptist and apply to your life this Advent season?