Places of the Nativity
This small town is where Jesus was born.
Bethlehem
Luke 2:4
“So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem…”
This object in the sky guided the wise men to Jesus.
Star of Bethlehem
Matthew 2:2 – "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."
Who did Mary go Visit after the Angel appeared to her
Elizabeth
Who was the Angel that appeared to Mary
Gabriel
Bethlehem is located in this ancient region mentioned throughout the Bible.
Judea
Matthew 2:1
“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea…”
Who appeared to Joseph in a dream, warning him to flee to Egypt.
What is an angel
Matthew 2:13 – "When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. 'Get up,' he said, 'take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt.'"
Who was King during Jesus Birth
King Herod
Where was Jesus placed after he was born?
In a manger
Bethlehem’s name translates to this phrase, often seen as symbolically connected to Jesus.
House of Bread
These visitors from the East brought gifts to Jesus. Name three.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
Matthew 2:11 – "On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh."
Who were Jesus First Visitors
The Shepherds
Verse: Luke 2:15-16
Name 3 Women from the genealogy of Jesus Christ
Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba
Joseph and Mary traveled from this northern town in Galilee to Bethlehem to comply with a Roman census, fulfilling prophecy.
What is Nazareth?
which prophet said Jesus would be born in Bethlehem
messengers announced Jesus’ birth to shepherds
The Angels
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people: Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you…’”
How were the Wise Men warned not to return to Herod?
Through a Dream
The biblical account, found in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2:12),
After Jesus’ birth, Joseph was warned in a dream to flee to this neighboring country to escape King Herod’s decree.
What is Egypt?
Matthew 2:13 (NIV):
"When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. 'Get up,' he said, 'take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.'"
Name the 2 older people that were waiting to see the baby Jesus the first time Joseph and Mary brought him to Jerusalem.
The two older people waiting in the Jerusalem Temple for the baby Jesus were Simeon and Anna,
Simeon: Luke 2:25-32 – “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout…he took the child in his arms and praised God.”
Anna: Luke 2:36-38 – “There was also a prophet, Anna…she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.”
When Mary visited her relative Elizabeth, she was already in this month of pregnancy.
6th month
Bible Verse: Luke 1:36 – “Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.”