Bethlehem
What kind of town was Jesus born in?
Small, little, insignificant town
What did the angels tell the shepherds first?
Not to fear.
What can Jesus do that sinners cannot?
Live a sinless life
Always give God the glory He deserves
Perfectly obey God's law
Who was the prophet the Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus met in the temple?
Simeon
How can you glorify God?
I can glorify God by loving Him and keeping His commandments.
Why was Jesus' birthplace of Bethlehem ironic?
It was not the kind of town you would expect a king to be born in
What kind of news did the angels bring?
Good news
How does Jesus' life as Savior bring glory to God?
He lived a sinless life to give us righteousness
They both gave glory to God
Why should you glorify God?
I should glorify God because He made me and takes care of me.
What is another name for Bethlehem?
The city of David
Who did the angels say the message was for?
All people
How does Jesus' work as the Savior bring glory to God?
God is glorified in redeeming His fallen creation
Who did Simeon believe Jesus to be?
The Messiah
How do the heavens declare the glory of God?
Any answers about sun, moon, planets
Why did God use Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus?
God uses the small, weak things for His glory.
To whom did the angels give glory?
God in the highest
He makes peace with God by taking the punishment for sin.
What did Simeon compare Jesus to, for the Gentiles?
A light
What is God's glory?
His excellence
How was Jesus' birth different from other kings?
What did the angels say that Jesus brought?
peace
How does Jesus bring the peace of God to believers?
He enables believers to live obediently to the law of God.
What statement did Simeon make that prophesied Jesus would cause some people to stumble?
Jesus would cause the rise and fall of many in Israel
Why is God's glory the ultimate purpose of everything God does?
He is the Creator. He made everything and everything is made for Him.