Prophecies
This prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born of a virgin and called Immanuel (God With Us), fulfilled in Matthew 1:22-23.
Who is Isaiah? (Isaiah 7:14)
This Old Testament king, known as 'a man after God’s own heart,' is a type of Christ as the Shepherd King.
Who is David?
This patriarch, to whom God promised that his descendants would become a great nation, is the first figure mentioned in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus.
Who is Abraham?
In Matthew’s Gospel, one of the gifts brought by the Magi was associated with Jesus’ suffering and death, pointing to His future as the suffering servant.
What is myrrh? (Matthew 2:11)
This symbolic plant, often used in Christmas decorations, represents eternal life because it stays green even in winter and is mentioned in some Christmas hymns.
What is the evergreen (or Christmas wreath)?
The prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem is found in this Old Testament book.
What is Micah? (Micah 5:2)
This Old Testament king, whose birth was the fulfillment of a promise to build a house for God, is a type of Christ, the true Son of David.
Who is Solomon?
This figure appears in Luke’s genealogy as the son of Noah and an ancestor of Christ, connecting the genealogy to the covenantal promises made after the flood.
Who is Shem?
This specific town is the one where Joseph and Mary settled after returning from Egypt, fulfilling prophecy.
What is Nazareth? (Matthew 2:23)
This tradition, symbolizing the light of Christ, involves placing candles or lights on evergreen trees, first popularized by German Christians.
What is the Christmas tree?
This Old Testament book includes a prophecy about the Messiah being called out of Egypt, which is fulfilled when Joseph takes the family to Egypt and later returns.
What is Hosea? (Hosea 11:1)
This structure, which housed the Ark of the Covenant and represented God's dwelling among His people, is a type of Christ's incarnation, when He came to dwell with us
What is the tabernacle?
This king of Judah, though known for his wickedness, appears in Jesus’ genealogy, demonstrating God's grace in preserving the royal line through even the worst of kings.
Who is Manasseh? (Matthew 1:10)
This elderly prophetess, described as a widow who fasted and prayed in the temple, recognized the infant Jesus as the Redeemer and spoke about Him to those waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Who is Anna? (Luke 2:36-38)
This 4th-century Christian bishop, known for his generosity and gift-giving, inspired one of the most well-known Christmas traditions. He is also remembered as a defender of orthodoxy at the Council of Nicaea.
Who is St. Nicholas?
Jeremiah prophesied this event in Jer 31:15: This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”
What is Herod's massacre of the infants? (Matthew 2:16-17)
A place of refuge and preservation for a remnant of creation, this structure points to Christ as the ultimate source of salvation and safety.
What is Noah's Ark?
This post-exilic governor of Judah, a descendant of David, played a role in the rebuilding of the temple and is listed in both genealogies of Jesus.
Who is Zerubbabel? (Matthew 1:12; Luke 3:27)
The angels who announced the birth of Christ to the shepherds proclaimed these three specific elements of the message: glory to God, peace on earth, and this third element for those favored by God.
What is "goodwill toward men"? (Luke 2:14)
Many Christian families in the U.S. celebrate this season leading up to Christmas by using a special calendar with 24 windows or doors, one for each day of December, often hiding small treats or scriptures.
What is an Advent Calendar?
This Old Testament figure prophesied that a 'star would come out of Jacob,' a prophecy connected to the star the wise men followed to find the infant Jesus.
Who is Balaam? (Numbers 24:17)
This object provided healing to those who looked upon it, prefiguring Christ being lifted up on the cross for the healing of humanity.
These five women, uniquely mentioned in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus, highlight God’s grace, inclusion of Gentiles, and the unconventional circumstances through which the Messiah's lineage was preserved.
Who are Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary? (Matthew 1)
In Luke’s birth narrative, this Roman governor of Syria was in office when the first census was taken, leading to Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem.
Who is Quirinius? (Luke 2:2)
These five candles, traditionally lit during the Advent season, symbolize key themes of the Christian faith, with the final candle being lit on Christmas to celebrate the arrival of Jesus.
What are hope, peace, joy, love, and Christ candles?