Joseph & Mary
Who told Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem.
Caesar Augustus. He ordered the people to go back to the city of their forefathers. Joseph's family was from Bethlehem. Luke 2:1
Which Old Testament prophet had the most to say about the birth of Jesus?
Isaiah
Where did the Wise Men stop first?
Jerusalem
What age did Herod decree infants to be killed by?
2 years and younger.
Which two books from the New Testament tell the story of the Birth of Jesus?
Mathew & Luke
Where did Mary go during her pregnancy?
To visit Elizabeth in the town of Judah.
In the accounts announcing the birth of Christ, how many times did an angel or angels appear?
At least three angelic announcements of the birth of Christ and one for the birth of John.
When the shepherds went looking for Jesus what was the sign they looked for?
A baby wrapped in swaddling cloths lying in a manger. (Luke 2: 12)
What day was Jesus named/ circumcised?
Day 8
How many dreams did Joseph have before and after Jesus' birth?
4 dreams (Mathew 1:20)
What form of transportation did Mary and Joseph use to get to Bethlehem?
The bible does not say how they went from Galilee to Bethlehem. It was an 80 mile trip for them. It is likely that they rode some type of animal, but the bible does not give details.
Can you list 5 names of Jesus found in the bible?
Hint - Use both the New & Old Testaments
Jesus, Emmanuel, the Christ, Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Matthew 1:21, 23
The Bible does not say.
How old was Jesus when he went to the temple?
12 Years old
Where was Jesus when the wise men found him?
In a house in Bethlehem.
Where was Mary and Joseph from?
Nazareth.
What are the meanings of the names Jesus and Emmanuel?
Emmanuel means God with us. Jesus means Savior. .Jesus is the same name as the Old Testament name Joshua which also means Savior. Matthew 1:21, 23
Where did the shepherds live?
In the fields nearby
How many months did Mary stay with Elizabeth?
3 months
What sacrifice did Mary & Joseph give after Jesus' birth?
A pair of doves or pigeons.
Where did Mary & Joseph go every year?
To the temple in Jerusalem.
What places did Jesus live as a child?
Bethlehem, Egypt, Nazareth
What do the Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh symbolize?
Gold- Royalty,King
Frankincense- Divinity, Priest
Myrrh- Humanity, Prophet
How old was Anna the prophetess?
84 years old
Which book talks about the Shepherd's?
Which book talks about the Wise Men?
Shepherds - Luke
Wise Men - Matthew