Scriptural Knowledge
This prophet foretold that a virgin would conceive the Messiah.
Who is Isaiah?
The virgin birth is significant because it demonstrates this about Christ.
What is His divine origin and sinlessness?
Christ’s mission reverses the effects of this Genesis event.
What is the fall (Genesis 3)?
– Jesus’ humble birth challenges us to reconsider this personal trait.
What is humility?
This gospel emphasizes Jesus as the Word made flesh.
What is John?
Jesus was born in this small town, fulfilling Micah’s prophecy
What is Bethlehem?
The incarnation displays both extremes of Christ’s nature.
What is humility and divinity united?
– Jesus’ humanity qualifies Him for this priestly role
What is High Priest?
His birth teaches us to trust this aspect of God’s plan.
What is His timing?
This emperor ordered the census that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
This angel appeared to Mary announcing Christ’s birth.
Who is Angel Gabriel?
The title “Immanuel” reveals this about Christ’s purpose
What is “God with us”—God entering human history to redeem?
His mission fulfills this covenant promise to Abraham.
What is the blessing of all nations?
Christ’s mission shapes this mission of the modern Church
What is spreading the gospel and embodying love?
The heavenly host’s announcement to the shepherds included the phrase “peace on earth” and this other key phrase.
What is “Glory to God in the highest”?
He ordered the census that led Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem
Who is Caesar Augustus?
Simeon’s prophecy of a “light to the nations” points to this mission
What is salvation offered to all nations, not Israel alone?
Matthew’s genealogy demonstrates God’s inclusion of these people.
Who are outsiders and gentiles?
Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds modeled this virtue
What is obedience
The sign given to the shepherds was a baby wrapped in cloths and lying here.
What is a manger?
The angels told the shepherds to look for this sign.
What is His divine origin and sinlessness?
Christ’s humble birth challenges this human expectation about kingship.
What is the idea that power must look royal, political, or dominant?
Light, kingdom, and peace in the birth narrative reveal this about His lifelong mission.
What is bringing truth, establishing God’s reign, and reconciling humanity?
Christ’s birth anchors believers in this enduring reality
What is hope in God’s faithfulness?
The messenger who appeared to Joseph in his dreams.
Who is an angel of the Lord?