Christmas Bible 1
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
Name 3 Christmas Hymns in our hymnal
Answers may vary
This guided the Wise Men to Jesus
Star
The command the angel first gave to the shepherds
A. Do not be afraid
B. Follow the star
A. Do not be afraid
Who was the prophet who prepared the way of the Lord
John the Baptist
What is the meaning of the name Emmanuel?
God with us
What Hymn is being featured in Salem's Advent Services this year?
It Came upon a Midnight Clear
What was Jesus wrapped in when He was laid in the manger.
Swaddling clothes
The prophet who foretold that a Savior would be born in Bethlehem
A. Herod
B. Micah
B. Micah
The 2 Gospels that narrate the birth of Jesus
A. Matthew and Luke
B. Mark and John
A. Matthew and Luke
Who appeared to tell Mary that she would be with child?
Gabriel
What is the first stanza of "Joy to the World"?
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King:
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and nature sing.
How many days are in the season of Christmas?
12 days
Where was Jesus laid after he was born?
Manger
The king who was trying to kill Baby Jesus
King Herod
Who was told "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."?
Shepherds
______ is one of the oldest Christmas hymns to still get airplay.
A. Last Christmas
B. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
B. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Originally composed in Latin during the twelfth century, it was translated into English by John Mason Neale in 1851.
How many weeks are in the season of Advent?
4 weeks
What Chapter of the Matthew or Luke contains the Christmas story?
Matthew 1 or Luke 2
The 3 gifts that the Wise Men gave Jesus
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Which prophet that foretold a virgin shall give birth to a son called Emmanuel.
Isaiah
The song ____ Inspired A Truce During World War I.
A. The First Noel
B. Silent Night
B. Silent Night
On Christmas Eve 1914 —British troops spotted Christmas trees on the German side of the fight. Then they heard soldiers singing “Stille Nacht.” They responded by singing the English lyrics. Eventually, the troops emerged from the trenches to meet, exchange gifts, and even play soccer together. Fighting resumed on December 26.
What does the word "incarnation" mean?
To become flesh
The man who issued the decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world
A. Caesar Augustus
B. Julius Caesar
A. Caesar Augustus
What was Joseph's occupation (Traditionally)?
Carpenter