Gift and Symbolism
Name one gift the wise men brought.
Gold, frankincense, or myrrh
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Which angel appeared to Mary to tell her she would bear Jesus?
Gabriel
Which prophet said a virgin would give birth to a son?
Isaiah
“Silent Night” was first performed in which country?
Austria
Which gift represents Jesus’ kingship?
Gold
Where did Mary give birth to Jesus, and what does the location symbolize about His status?
She gave birth in a manger, symbolizing humility.
Who were the first people to receive the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth?
Shepherds
Which prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
Which Christmas carol focuses on the journey and gifts of the Magi?
We Three Kings
Which gift given to Jesus was used in religious rituals and symbolized His priestly role?
Frankincense
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
God is with us
Who delivered the message of Jesus’ birth to the shepherds in the fields?
An angel of the Lord
Jesus is from the lineage of which Old Testament king? (Luke 18:38)
David
Finish the Lyrics; “Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down His _____?”
Sweet head
Which gift was commonly used in worship?
Frankincense
Why were Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth?
They went to Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth because Caesar Augustus had issued a decree for a census that required everyone to return to their ancestral towns.
Which angel appeared to Joseph in a dream to warn him about King Herod’s plan?
Gabriel
Which prophet foretold that the Messiah would be called both “Mighty God” and “Everlasting Father”?
Isaiah
Finish this lyric from “Mary, Did You Know?”-
“This child that you delivered …”
will soon deliver you.
Why would myrrh be considered an unexpected gift for a newborn in biblical times?
It was associated with burial and death, not infancy
Which Roman ruler’s decree indirectly caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
Why did the angels announce Jesus’ birth to shepherds instead of the wealthy or rulers?
To show that God’s salvation is for all people, especially the humble and lowly
Hosea 11:1 says, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” How does this prophecy connect to Jesus’ early life?
His family fled to Egypt, fulfilling the prophecy
Which carol was written during the 19th century to inspire hope amid social and political turmoil?
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear