The Nativity
We are the parents of Jesus (mother and earthly father of Jesus).
This couple was John the Baptist's parents.
Who is Zechariah & Elizabeth.
The angel ____ called ____ the "favored one"
Who is Gabriel & Mary
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive.......
....her king.
Let every heart prepare Him room.
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
What does "emmanuel" mean?
God is with us
This angel appeared to Mary to tell her she would have a baby.
Who is Gabriel.
This was Zechariah's job.
Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her this even though she wasn't married to Joseph yet.
She would have a son named Jesus.
Silent night, Holy night.
All is calm, all is bright.
Round....
...yon' virgin, mother & child.
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
This was the king who wanted baby Jesus killed and to do so, ordered all of the baby boys be killed.
Who is King Herod?
This city is where Jesus was born.
How are Elizabeth (John the Baptist) & Mary (Jesus) related?
They are cousins.
This Old Testament prophet prophesied that Jesus would be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace"
Who is Isaiah (Isaiah 9:6).
Rudolph the red-nose reindeer
Had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever.......
saw him, you would even say it glows
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games
Where did Mary & Joseph flee to?
Egypt
Who are the 3 Wise Men.
What did the Angel of the Lord say many would do at the birth of John?
Many would rejoice
He was promised that he would see the Messiah before he died.
Who is Simeon.
Have yourself a merry little christmas...
Let your heart be light
From now on your troubles will be out of sight
The 3 gifts the wisemen gave to Jesus.
Frakincense, Myrrh & Gold
Mary & Joseph traveled FROM this place to Bethlehem to have baby Jesus.
What is Nazareth.
Why did Zechariah become mute?
He didn't believe the angel when he told him Elizabeth was having a baby.
She was a widow who fasted & prayed daily in the temple waiting for the Messiah (Jesus).
Who is Anna.
Hark the herald angels sing....
...glory to the newborn King!
Which 2 out of the 4 gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) records the birth story?
Matthew & Luke