Zechariah and Elizabeth
Who was Zechariah, and why was he sad?
He was a priest. He was sad because he and his wife Elizabeth were old and they had no children.
Why did Ceasar Augustus force everyone to go to their family's hometown?
He wanted to count all of the people he ruled.
What did the wise men study?
The starts
Why did Jewish parents take their first son to the temple in Jerusalem?
To dedicate him to the Lord
Who was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth?
John the Baptist
Who came to tell Zechariah the good news that he would have a son?
The Angel Gabriel
Why was Jesus born in a stable?
All of the rooms were taken.
The Jewish prophets said the Savior would be...
What feast had Jesus' family just attended when Jesus stayed behind?
The Passover Feast
What did John the Baptist tell the people who came to him?
Repent, the kingdom of heaven is near
What did the angel tell Zechariah that his child would do?
Prepare a people who are ready for the Lord.
When the angels announced "good news of great joy", who was it for?
All the people
What did King Herod want to do when he head about the newborn king?
Find a way to kill the baby
Where did Jesus stay in Jerusalem when his parents went home?
The temple
What did John the Baptist call the religious leaders from the temple?
A nest of poisonous snakes
What did the angel do to prove himself to Zechariah?
He made Zechariah unable to speak
What was the good news of great joy that the angels announced, and who did they announce it to?
Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you.
They told this to some shepherds.
Which prophet predicted that the Savior would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
What was Jesus doing while he was away from his parents?
Sitting with the teachers, listening and asking questions
John thought the coming one was so great that he didn't feel worthy to...
untie his sandal
The Angel Gabriel was then sent to Nazareth. Why did he go there, and what did he say?
He went there to tell Mary that she would give birth to Jesus, and that her son would be called the Son of the Most High
How would the shepherds know that the angels were telling the truth?
A baby would be found wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.
What treasures did the wise men bring to baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Name the two people at the temple who knew Jesus was the Messiah.
Anna and Simeon
What did the voice from heaven say to Jesus?
You are my Son, and I love you. I am very pleased with you.