Old Testament
Who beheld a vision in the valley of dry bones?
Ezekiel (Ezek 37)
Who is the angel who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus?
The Angel Gabriel
Who took Judas’s place among the twelve?
Matthias (Acts 1:23)
Was Jesus born on the day of Christmas?
No!
Division - The time of the Tower of Babel
Peleg
Who partook of a meal prepared by an angel, and was sustained forty days and nights while in the mountain?
Elijah (1 Kgs 19:8–9)
Where did Jesus give his first sermon?
On the mount
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Stephen (Acts 7:58)
Who chose December 25 as Christmas?
Pope Julius
Brother of Martha and of Mary
Lazarus
Who lost their lives for using “strange” fire?
Nadab and Abihu (Lev 9:24; 10:1–2)
How were the family warned that someone wanted to kill Jesus?
In a dream
Matt 2:13 - The angel only appeared to Joseph in a dream and didn't actually visit them in a physical sense. Also the angel appeared only to Joseph and not to them bothWhat is 34-35 years old? Scripture does not tell us how old Yeshua – Jesus – was when He died. Yet, scripture does give us enough information to help us piece it together. Historians have given us information. The gospel writers give us His age when He started His ministry and provide clues..
Who was the first Christian convert in Europe?
Lydia (Acts 16:14)
Why did Santa become a main character for Christmas?
Based on the legend of Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop known for his secret gift-giving to children, and as the tradition of celebrating St. Nicholas Day spread, particularly through Dutch immigrants who called him "Sinterklaas,"
What did the prophet Micah say about the location of Jesus' birth?
What is that He would be born in Bethlehem? Micah 5:2 - Bethlehem Ephratah, to distinguish it from another Bethlehem, which was in the tribe of Zebulun.
Who made the first confession to the Lord, as recorded in the Bible?
Jacob (Gen 32:9)
Name the first two apostles to follow Jesus
Peter and Andrew
Who restored Paul’s sight after the Lord blinded him?
Ananias (Acts 9:17–18)
The name ‘Christmas’ comes from the old English phrase Cristes maesse, which means ‘Christ’s mass’.
What was the name of the old prophetess who saw Jesus in the temple when he was presented to the Lord after his birth?
Who is Anna? Luke 2:36 - daughter of Phanuel.
Who was the first recorded person raised from death to life?
The son of Zarephath’s daughter (1 Kgs 17:21
Which of the apostles first suffered martyrdom?
Who is James?
Where was an altar erected “to the unknown God”?
Athens (Acts 17:22–23)
What year did USA make Christmas as Holiday?
1870
“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace,
according to your word;
for my eyes have seen your salvation
that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to your people Israel.
Simeon
Luke 2