Christmas Hymns & Carols
Joy to the world, _______.
What is "the Lord is come?"
This gift can’t be bought, but it’s the reason you can live forever with God.
What is Eternal Life?
What degree was issued by Caesar Augustus?
Census to be taken of the entire Roman world.
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:1 — “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.”
What happened while Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem?
Mary gave birth to her firstborn son
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While they were in Bethlehem, Mary gave birth to Jesus.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:6–7 — “…she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger…”
What sign did the angel give to the shepherds?
A child lying in a manger
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:12 — “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
What was the reaction of those who heard the shepherds’ message?
They were amazed
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:18 — “And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.”
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, _______.
What is "the little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head?"
This gift wipes away your sins and makes you clean before God.
What is Forgiveness?
Who was the governor of Syria at the time of the taxing?
Cyrenius
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Cyrenius was governor of Syria when the first taxing was made.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:2 — “(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)”
Where was Jesus laid after He was born?
In a manger
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:7 — “…and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”
Who joined the angel in praising God?
The heavenly host
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:13 — “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God…”
What did Mary do with the words she heard about Jesus?
Pondered them in her heart
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Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:19 — “But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.”
O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him,
_____________.
What is "O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord?"
This gift never runs out, even when you feel far away from God.
What is God's Love?
Where did the people go to pay taxed?
What is "Their own town"?
Who were living in the fields nearby and keeping watch by night?
Shepherds
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:8 — “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
What did the heavenly host proclaim?
“Glory to God in the highest”
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:14 — “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
What did the shepherds do when they returned?
Glorified God
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They returned glorifying and praising God.
KJV Reference: Luke 2:20 — “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen…”
This song is often sung just to candle light in a Christmas service and concerns the volume of the night on which Jesus was born.
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BONUS: If you can finish the next 2 line of the hymn
"Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright."
What is "Silent Night"?
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BONUS ANSWER: "Round yon virgin mother and child, holy infant so tender and mild"
This gift gives you the true feeling that you’re never alone, even when life feels hard.
Peace through Jesus
Who went to Bethlehem with Joseph?
Who is Mary?
What appeared to the shepherds in the field?
The angel
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:9 — “And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them…”
What did the shepherds do after the angels left them?
Went straight to Bethlehem
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:15 — “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass…”
TRIVIA #01-
What does Bethlehem mean in English?
House of Bread
Complete the following Line of this Christmas Hymn: " O little town of _____________, how still we see thee lie!"
What is "Bethlehem"
When you choose to follow Jesus, this gift lives inside of you—it’s God living inside of you!
What is Holy Spirit?
Where did Joseph travel from and to, for the census?
From Nazareth to Bethlehem
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:4 — “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth… unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem…”
What was the first thing the angel said to the shepherds?
“Rejoice greatly”
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:10 — “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy…”
Whom did the shepherds find in Bethlehem?
Mary, Joseph, and the baby
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:16 — “And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.”
TRIVIA #02 - What 5 things does the Candy Cane (traditional Red & White) means?
* J for Jesus & shepherds staff,
* stripes for Jesus being whipped,
* red color for his blood, and
* white color for his blood washing away our sins to make us pure as snow.
Name this Christmas carol based on the following emojis
🤷⁉️👉👶
What Child is This?
This gift is what happens when you choose to follow Jesus.
Adoption into God’s family
Why did Joseph go to Bethlehem?
Because he was of lineage of David
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:4 — “…because he was of the house and lineage of David.”
What did the angel announce had been born in the city of David?
A Savior
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:11 — “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
What did the shepherds do after seeing the baby?
Told people what they had seen
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KJV Reference: Luke 2:17 — “And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.”
What is the single most incredible Christmas gift ever?
Jesus Christ coming to Earth to save us