Birth of Jesus
What town was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
“Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod…” (Matthew 2:1)
According to the prophet Isaiah, what would the virgin call the Messiah?
Immanuel (God with us)
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14)
Where did Mary and Joseph go to escape from King Herod?
Egypt
“So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt.” (Matthew 2:14)
Who was Jesus's earthly parents?
Mary & Joseph
“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas?” (Matthew 13:55)
Who told Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?
Angel Gabriel
"During Elizabeth’s sixth month of pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin. She was engaged to marry a man named Joseph from the family of David. Her name was Mary. The angel came to her and said, “Greetings! The Lord has blessed you and is with you.” (Luke 1:26-31)
Which prophecy indicated that the Messiah would be born of a woman and would defeat the serpent (Satan)?
The prophecy in the Garden of Eden
"And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” (Genesis 3:15)
What was Joseph's occupation?
Carpenter
“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son?” (Matthew 13:55)
What was the name of Jesus's cousin who prepared the way for Him?
John the Baptist
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.” (Luke 1:41)
What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11)
Which Old Testament prophet foretold that a virgin would give birth to a son named Immanuel?
Isaiah
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14)
What city did Jesus grow up in?
Nazareth
“So he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene.” (Matthew 2:23)
What was the name of Jesus’s brother who became a leader in the early church?
James
“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.” (James 1:1)
In which Gospels can you find the story of the birth of Jesus?
Matthew and Luke
(Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2)
According to Isaiah’s prophecy, what would the Messiah be known as? (Name any two of His titles.)
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
“For to us a child is born, to us 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)
What is the name of the king who sought to kill baby Jesus and ordered the massacre of male children in Bethlehem?
King Herod
“When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under.” (Matthew 2:16)
Who was Jesus's uncle?
Zacharias (priest and father of John the Baptist)
“But the angel said to him: ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.’” - Luke 1:13
What was the sign given to the shepherds that they had found the baby Jesus?
A baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12)
Which Old Testament prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” (Micah 5:2)
Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus when He was missing at the age of twelve?
In the temple, sitting among the teachers
“After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” (Luke 2:46)
What did the angel tell Joseph in a dream regarding his marriage to Mary?
The angel told Joseph not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife because the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
“Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 1:20)