Prophecies of Birth
Micah 5:2 is another verse regarded as being prophetic. It tells of the Messiah being born in a particular city. What is the name of the city?
A) Nazareth
B) Bethlehem
C) Galilee
D) Rome
B) Bethlehem
Why did Joseph and Mary name the baby Jesus?
B) They were instructed by an angel
Zechariah 9:9 tells of the Messiah entering Jerusalem riding on an animal. What was the animal the Messiah rode on, as per the NKJV and NIV?
Donkey
Which prophet was born 6 months before Jesus?
John the Baptist
Where did Jesus grow up ?
Nazareth
Christians believe one of the first prophecies pertaining to Christ is found in Genesis 49:10, a verse stating the Messiah would be a descendant of one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. According to Genesis 49:10, from what tribe would Christ come?
A) Judah
B) Joseph
C) Benjamin
D) Dan
A) Judah
How did the shepherds who visited Baby Jesus know where to find Him?
An angel of the Lord told them
Which prophet said, "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son"?
A) Nahum
B) Jeremiah
C) Isaiah
D) Malachi
C) Isaiah
What did the angel say to Joseph concerning the baby conceived in Mary?
A) That he should be born in Bethlehem
B) That he should run away with Mary
C) That the baby came from the holy spirit
D) That the baby would die for our sins
C) That the baby came from the holy spirit
One year when Jesus and his family went to Jerusalem for Passover, Jesus stayed behind in the Temple and his parents could not find him for 3 days. How old was Jesus then?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 14
D) 5
B) 12
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY)
According to Jeremiah 23:5 and Psalms 132:11, the Messiah would be a descendant of a famous king of Israel. What is the name of the king?
David
Who said "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill to all men"?
Angels
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY)
It is also believed by many that the following Old Testament verse from the NKJV is a prophecy pertaining to Christ: "Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then the lame shall leap like a deer and the tongue of the dumb sing." In what book do you find such a verse?
Isaiah
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
God with us
Who said, "A light to lighten the Gentiles, and glory of thy people Israel," when he saw Jesus?
A) Zachariah
B) John the Baptist
C) Simeon
D) Caiphas
C) Simeon
Can you complete this famous verse about the birth of Jesus? For unto us a Child is born, ______________________ (Isaiah 9:6)
A) He is the King
B) Give glory to God
C) Unto us a Son is given
D) Unto us a Savior is given
C) Unto us a Son is given
How old was Jesus when he started his ministry?
About 30 years old Luke 3:23
Christians also believe Zechariah 11:12-13 tells of the Messiah being betrayed for a specific number of pieces of silver and the money used to purchase something. How many pieces of silver was involved in Christ's betrayal and what was the money used to purchase?
A) 40 pieces of silver to buy a farm
B) 30 pieces of silver to buy a burial ground
C) 30 pieces of silver to buy a potter's field
What did Joseph want to do when he discovered Mary was pregnant?
Put her away quietly
To protect Jesus as a baby, where did His parents flee to?
Egypt
Which Old testament prophet had the most to say about the birth of Jesus?
A) Jeremiah
B) Malachi
C) Isaiah
D) Aaron
C) Isaiah
Who was the king when Jesus was born?
Herod
Which prophet said, "Out of Egypt have I called my son"?
A) Hosea
B) Isaiah
C) Jeremiah
D) Saul
A) Hosea
Which Caesar decreed that all the world should take part in the census?
B) Augustus
What sacrifice did Mary and Joseph offer when the days of purification were complete after Jesus' birth?
A) Two oxen and bulls
B) Two turtledoves or pigeons
C) Two sheep and lamb
D) Two camels and donkeys
B) Two turtledoves or pigeons