The Christmas Story
The young woman who received the angel's message about Jesus
Mary
(Luke 1:26-27)
The group of people in the fields who first heard the news of Jesus' birth
The shepherds
(Luke 2:8-15)
The wise men followed this sign that led them toward Jesus
A star
(Matthew 2:9-10)
Jesus is called the Prince of ____?
Peace
(Isaiah 9:6)
In Revelation (the last book of the Bible), Jesus calls himself this title, meaning the beginning and the end
The Alpha and Omega
Shown on the stained glass above!
(Revelation 22:13)
The man who took Mary as his wife and raised Jesus
Joseph
(Luke 1:26-27)
The words the angels said to calm the shepherds' fear
"Do not be afraid!"
(Luke 2:10)
What did the wise men bring as gifts to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh.
(Matthew 2:11)
The shepherds felt this overwhelming emotion after seeing Jesus
Joy
This name describes Jesus as the One who leads, protects, and cares for His people
The Good Shepherd
(John 10)
The town where Jesus was born
Bethlehem
(Luke 2:4-7)
What was the "good news of great joy" the angels proclaimed?
The birth of the Savior
(Luke 2:11)
What did the wise men do when they first saw the child Jesus?
They bowed down and worshiped Him
(Matthew 2:11)
God sending His only Son is the greatest act of what advent theme?
Love
This name of Jesus means "God with us"
Immanuel
(Matthew 1:22-23)
The angel who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus
Gabriel
(Luke 1:26-27)
What the shepherds did immediately after hearing the announcement from the angels
They hurried to see Jesus
(Luke 2:15-16)
What reason did the wise men return home by another route?
God warned them in a dream not to return to king Herod.
(Matthew 2:12)
This theme reminds us that Jesus fulfills God's promises
Hope
This name describes Jesus as the one who takes away the sin of the world
The Lamb of God
(John 1:29)
The ruler who tried to kill the newborn King, leading to their escape to Egypt
King Herod
(Matthew 2:13-16)
The phrase the angels declared about peace when praising God
"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth"
(Luke 2:14)
What is a misconception about the wise men?
That there were three wise men, when scripture only mentions three gifts.
What are the four themes of advent we talked about last week?
Peace, hope, joy, love
This name from John's Gospel describes Jesus as the One who existed before creation and became flesh
The Word
(John 1:1-5)