Books of the Bible
These two books of the Bible tell the story of Jesus' birth
Matthew and Luke
He issued the decree for the census to be taken
Caesar Augustus
Name of the town where Mary and Joseph lived
Nazareth
Another name for the wise men
Magi
Number of animals the Bible specifically mentions being present at Jesus' birth
Zero
The most popular story of Jesus' birth, recited in the Charlie Brown Christmas is found in this book and chapter
Luke 2
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Name of the angel who appeared to Mary telling her she would have a son
Gabriel
City where Jesus was born
Bethlehem
Name the 3 gifts the wise men brought to Jesus
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Candy canes represent this in the Christmas story
Shepherd staffs
In this book of the Bible, Jesus is named the wonderful counselor and prince of peace
Isaiah
Name of the priest who went mute after he was told he would have a son
Zechariah
The Wise men came from this direction
East
How the wise men knew where to find Jesus
Followed the star
What doe Jesus' name Emmanuel mean
God with us
In John 1:21, this prophet was to precede the Messiah
Elijah
God allowed this man to live until he saw baby Jesus with his own eyes
Simeon
After leaving Bethlehem, Mary, Joseph and Jesus escaped to this country
Egypt
How were the wise men told not to return to King Herod
a dream
The law said to sacrifice this when Mary and Joseph first brought Jesus to Jerusalem
2 young turtledoves (pigeons)
This book of the Bible says: you Bethlehem, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come a ruler
Micah
Name of elderly prophetess who thanked God when baby Jesus was presented at the temple
Anna
The approximate number of miles Mary and Joseph traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem
85-90 miles
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How many wise men visited baby Jesus
Unknown- the Bible doesn't specifically state a number
How many days until Jesus was named and circumcised
8th day