Christmas in the Scriptures
This prophet saw the birth of Christ in vision and described Mary as "a virgin, most beautiful and fair above all other virgins."
Who is Nephi?
According to the wise men in Matthew 2, these three gifts were brought to baby Jesus.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
n John 8:12, Jesus declares "I am the ___ of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness."
What is the light?
Complete this famous line from the angel in Luke 2:10: "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of ___."
What is "great joy"?
The wise men followed this to find baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
What is the star? (or What is the star in the east?)
In Luke's account, this is what the angels said to the shepherds: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth..."
What is "peace, good will toward men"? (Luke 2:14)
This Article of Faith teaches us that Christ's gift makes it possible for "all mankind may be saved" by obeying these laws and ordinances.
What is the 3rd Article of Faith?
During Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Christ. Official Declaration 1 (1890) ended this practice that was preventing the "light" of temples from blessing Saints.
What is plural marriage/polygamy?
The 4th Article of Faith lists these as the first four principles and ordinances of the gospel.
What are Faith, Repentance, Baptism, and Gift of the Holy Ghost?
Samuel the Lamanite prophesied these two signs would appear at Christ's birth: one day, one night, and one day with no ___, and a new ___ would appear.
What is darkness (or night) and a star? (Helaman 14:3-5)
King Benjamin taught that Christ would be born of this woman, and she would be called this name.
What/Who is Mary? (Mosiah 3:8)
In Moroni 10:17, we learn there are "different ways" that these gifts are administered, but it is the same God who works all in all.
What are gifts of the Spirit?
This Book of Mormon prophet taught "the Lord God hath sent his holy prophets among all the children of men, to declare these things to every kindred, nation, and tongue."
Who is Nephi? (1 Nephi 19:10) or Who is King Benjamin? (Mosiah 3:13)
In 3 Nephi 11, when Christ appeared to the Nephites after his resurrection, he invited them to do this to know he was resurrected.
What is feel the prints of the nails in his hands and feet? (or thrust their hands into his side)
According to Lesson 177 principles, we should use technology in ways that invite this member of the Godhead into our lives, not drive Him away.
Who is the Holy Ghost? (or What is the Spirit?)
This Old Testament prophet prophesied "For unto us a child is born...and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Who is Isaiah? (Isaiah 9:6)
Official Declaration 2 (1978) extended this gift to "all worthy male members of the Church" regardless of race.What is the priesthood?
What is the priesthood?
Lesson 177 on controlling technology teaches that we should use devices in ways that invite the Spirit. Name one way technology can distract us from feeling the Spirit during Christmas or any time.
What is excessive social media, comparing ourselves to others, wasting time on games/videos, viewing inappropriate content, ignoring family, or using phones during family time? (Accept reasonable answers about technology distractions)
Official Declaration 1 and 2 teach us that God leads His church through this principle found in the 9th Article of Faith: "We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the _____."
What is the Kingdom of God?
The 13th Article of Faith teaches "if there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things." Name two virtuous ways to celebrate Christmas that follow this principle.
What is serving others, focusing on Christ, spending time with family, giving to those in need, sharing testimonies? (Accept appropriate answers)
In D&C 93:6-17, Christ testifies "I was in the world and received of my Father, and the works of him were plainly manifest." He says he received this "grace for grace" until he received this.
What is a fulness? (He received grace for grace until he received a fulness)
3 Nephi 9:20 teaches that after Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, he asks us to offer this as a sacrifice instead of burnt offerings.
What is a broken heart and contrite spirit?
D&C 88:6-13 teaches that Christ is "the light of truth" and this light "giveth life to all things" and "is the law by which all things are governed."
What is the light of Christ?
In D&C 76:22-24, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon bear testimony of Christ, saying "he lives! For we saw him, even on the ___ hand of God."
What is the right hand?
In 3 Nephi 1:13, Christ speaks from heaven to Nephi before His birth and says "on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfill all that which I have caused to be spoken by" these people.
Who are the prophets? (or What are the mouths of my holy prophets?)