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Across 1. a faithful disciple in the Gospel of John 7. a theoretical collection of ancient documents of the teachings of Jesus shared among the early followers of Christianity 9. the announcement that Mary would be the mother of the Messiah 11. a person from the cities of Tyre and Sidon 13. related to the author of the first Gospel 14. the sufferings of Jesus 15. an inhabitant of Samaria 20. recognizing Jesus' identity as the Messiah 21. refers to the place where Jesus was crucified 22. respected and given devotion 24. the Johannine name for a miracle of Jesus 25. marvelous and unexpected events that manifest the presence and power of God 26. a name for the Holy Spirit 28. teachings of Jesus that begin at the Sermon on the Mount 29. "word" 30. skilled copyists

Down 2. anyone who actively spreads the Gospel of Jesus 3. the accounts of Jesus' birth and early childhood 4. an honored teacher in the Jewish tradition 5. proclamation or devotion 6. name given to 3 of the Gospels because they are similar 8. the prayer of Mary in response to the Annunciation of the birth of Jesus 10. song 12. a literary form in which something is said to be like something else 16. related to the author of the fourth Gospel 17. sacrificial lamb 18. good news 19. wise men of the East 21. non-Jewish people 23. short stories that use everyday images to communicate religious messages 27. the poor and marginalized