Before Birth
Malachi prophesized that who was coming to be the messenger before Jesus?
John the Baptist
When Mary and Jospeh arrived in Bethlehem, they found a place in the Inn to stay. True or false?
False. The Inns were full.
Who were the first visitors to see Jesus?
Shepards
After Jesus was born, Mary and Joseph took Jesus where and to do what?
A temple in Jerusalem to be dedicated back to the lord.
Joseph sacrificed what at the temple?
2 birds; this was the law for the poor people
Who came to Mary to tell her she was going to have a baby?
Gabriel
Where was Jesus born (town)?
Bethlehem
Who came and told the Shepards about the birth of Jesus? What did it say?
An angel of the lord; "There is born to you this day in the city of David a savior who is Christ the lord. You will find the baby lying in a manger!"
After Jesus was born, who was led to find the newborn king?
The Wise men
Who were in the temple praising God for Jesus with Mary and Joseph?
Simeon and Anna
Gabriel told Mary someone would also have a baby at an old age. Who is this person?
Her cousin, Elizabeth
What is a manger?
a feeding trough for animals
More angels appeared to tell the Shepards what?
"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace good will toward men."
What did the Wise men tell/ask Herod?
"Where is he who is born king of the Jews? We want to worship him!"
When the wise men came to ask Herod about Jesus, what did Herod say? What was he lying about?
Herod said he wanted to know where the king was too so he could worship him as well- he lied he wanted to kill Jesus.
In a dream, an angel came to Joesph and told him what?
Don't be afraid to take Mary as your wife. The baby is from the Holy Spirt. He will be called Jesus. You will help look after Mary and Jesus.
Jesus was born in this kind of place because there was no room in the Inn.
Stable
After the Shepards arrived at the manger and worshipped Jesus, what did they do?
Told everyone they met what the angels had said about Jesus.
What led the wisemen to find Jesus? Where did they find Jesus? What did they give him?
A star; Star was over the house they were living at; worshipped and gave Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
After Mary and Joesph heard the news of the death of King Herod, where did they go back to live?
Nazareth
Why did Mary and Jospeh travel to Bethlehem?
Because of a new law, they went back to their hometown to pay taxes and participate in a census (population count)
What is the significance about Jesus being born in a stable?
God chose a simple, ordinary place for an extraordinary baby. Shows Jesus came humbly and was born for ALL.
What is the significance of the Shepards and then wise men worshipping and visiting Jesus?
Shepards- lowest of low; Wise men- royalty. Shows Jesus came for all.
The wisemen obeyed God and went another way back to their homeland. King Herod was furious. He ordered all babies be killed in Bethlehem. What happened to Jospeh after this announcement?
Jospeh received another dream as a warning to take Mary and Jesus away safely to Egypt until Herod died.
What did the gift of myrrh mean?
A spice used for burial. It pointed to Jesus’ future sacrifice — that He would die and rise again.