Christmas Story
Why was Jesus born in a stable?
There was no room in the inn
What city did Mary and Joseph travel to?
Bethlehem
What was Jesus wrapped in after his birth?
Swaddling clothes
What gifts did the Wise Men present to Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Finish the lyric: "no crib for a bed...."
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head
Who visited Jesus on the night of his birth?
Shepherds
Which angel visited Mary to tell her she would have a baby?
Gabriel
What was Jesus' profession?
Carpenter
How did the Wise Men know where Jesus was?
They followed the star
How many times is the word "Come" sang in the first verse of Oh Come all Ye Faithful?
7
Where in the Bible do we read about the birth of Jesus?
Luke 2
Why were Mary and Joseph traveling so close to Jesus' birth?
They needed to register for the Census
List 3 alternative names for Jesus Christ
The Christ, Savior, Redeemer, The Lamb, The Anointed, Wonderful, Peaceful, Counselor, The Son, (etc)
What did Herod really plan to do when he found Jesus?
Kill him
How many Christmas songs are in the Hymn Book (+/- 2)
15
Where in the Bible is the exact date of Jesus' birth stated?
The Bible does not state an exact date
What was Joseph's profession?
Carpenter
List two attributes of Jesus Christ
Herod asked the Wise Men to let him know when they found the baby so he could...
worship Jesus
What song do we substitute the words "Heaven and Angels" for "Saints and Angels" in our hymn book?
Joy to the World
How many years after Jesus died was the first Christmas celebrated? (+/- 100 years)
336 A.D.
What was Joseph's first reaction when he found out Mary was with child?
He wanted to divorce her
How many years was Jesus' ministry? (+/- 2 years)
3 years
Why did the Wise Men travel home a different direction?
God warned them to do so in a dream
Can you say or sing the second or third verse of "Silent Night"
2. Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight! Glories stream from heaven afar; Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!
3. Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light, Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth; Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.