What?
What does the names Jesus and Emmanuel mean?
Savior and God with us
Who was the prophet that foretold a virgin shall give birth to a son called Immanuel?
Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14)
Where did Mary and Joseph go after Bethlehem?
Egypt (Matt 2:13)
Why did Joseph have to travel to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus levied a tax to be paid in Joseph's ancestral home (Luke 2:3)
How many Wise Men does the Bible say presented gifts to Jesus?
No number is given
What sign was the shepherds supposed to look for?
A baby wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. (Luke 2:12)
Who told Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus (Luke 2:1)
Where in the bible is the account's of Jesus' birth found?
Matthew and Luke
When was John born in relation to Jesus?
6 months (Luke 1:26)
Which animals were mentioned at Jesus' birth in the Bible?
none
What did Joseph want to do when he discovered Mary was pregnant?
Divorce her quietly(Matt 1:19)
Who is the priest that was told he would not die until he saw the Savior?
Simeon (Luke 2:25-26)
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem (Matt 2:1)
Why was Matthew writing his Gospel?
To show the Jewish community in Antioch that Jesus was the One prophesized
What book in the Bible was the little drummer boy presented?
That is not in the Bible
What sacrifice did Mary and Joseph offer when the days of purification were complete after Jesus' birth?
A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. (Luke 2:24)
Who told Joseph the baby's name was to be Jesus?
An angel (Matt 1:21)
Where in the Bible was the word manger used in relation to the birth of Jesus?
Luke 2:7,12,16
Why did Herod want to know about Jesus' whereabouts?
He wanted to kill Jesus (Matt 2:13)
How much miles did Mary and Joseph travel to go from Galilee to Bethlehem?
80 miles
What approximate age was Jesus when the wise men visited Him?
1 month to 2 years (Matt 2:16)
Who is the innkeeper that turned them away?
It was not given in the bible
Where was the census taking place?
Judea (Luke 2:4)
When was the 25th December chosen to be the date celebrated for Christmas?
December 25th 336AD
What is the theme for tonight?
A December to Remember