What prophet said "a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah (9:6)
100
Who was John's cousin?
Jesus
100
What is Jesus laying in?
A manger
100
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
100
What does Immanuel mean?
God with us
200
What prophetess was in the temple when for about 60 years waiting to see the Lord?
Anna
200
How much older was John than Jesus?
6 months
200
How many wise men are in the normal nativity scene?
3
200
How do the shepherds learn of Christ's birth?
An angel appears to them.
200
What angel spoke to Mary?
Gabriel
300
When King Herod slaughtered the children two years and younger, which prophet foretold this?
Jeremiah (31:15)
300
Who was John's mother?
Elizabeth
300
Besides the wisemen and Jesus' parents, who else is present?
Shepherds
300
Which gospel(s) speak of the events surrounding Christ's birth?
Matthew and Luke
300
Which Emperor of Rome ordered a census to be taken?
Augustus
400
What prophet foretold that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah (5:2)
400
Who was John's father?
Zechariah
400
What gifts do the wisemen bring Jesus?
gold, frankincense and myrrh
400
About how old was Jesus when the magi arrived?
About 2
400
How many magi visited Jesus?
More than one... we don't know
500
Who prophesied to Mary that Christ was "destined for the fall and rising of many" and that "a sword" would "pierce" her "own soul also"?
Simeon
500
What happened to John's father after John was circumsized?
He regained the ability to speak.
500
What symbol stands at the top of many Christmas trees and at the top of the nativity scene?