CHRISTMAS IN SCRIPTURE
This Roman emperor ordered the census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
This country is credited with beginning the tradition of decorated Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
This is the first rule of the Code of Elves in Elf.
What is “Treat every day like Christmas”?
This red holiday plant is native to Mexico.
What is the poinsettia?
Pastor J’s well known collection.
What are shoes?
Cornerstone’s Vision Statement.
What is “Be more like Jesus”?
This Disney couple features a book-loving girl and a cursed prince.
Who are Belle and the Beast?
This city is where Zechariah was serving in the temple when he received the angel’s message.
What is Jerusalem?
This activity is commonly enjoyed by families celebrating Christmas on the warm beaches of Australia.
What is having a Christmas barbecue?
This is the destination the McCallister family travels to in Home Alone.
What is Paris?
This spice is essential to the flavor of a cookie that is used to make festive houses.
What is ginger?
Pastor J’s signature greeting.
What is “Hello, friends”?
Cornerstone’s Mission Statement.
What is “Love God, Make Disciples, Reach the World”?
This Friends couple is famous for going “on a break.”
Who are Ross and Rachel?
This is the total number of generations Matthew lists from Abraham to Jesus.
What is 42?
This month marks the beginning of the world’s longest Christmas season in the Philippines.
What is September?
This event causes Scott Calvin to become Santa in The Santa Clause.
What is putting on Santa’s suit?
This fruit is traditionally placed in the toe of a Christmas stocking.
What are oranges?
Pastor J’s most used hashtag.
What is #thelordbepraised?
The three core values at Cornerstone.
What are Connect, Grow, Serve?
This Hollywood pair was known as “Brangelina.”
Who are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?
This prophet declared that a “great light” would shine on people walking in darkness.
Who is Isaiah?
This household item is hidden in Norway on Christmas Eve to keep witches from stealing it.
What are brooms?
This is the exact gift Ralphie wants in A Christmas Story.
What is a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle?
This object hidden inside English Christmas pudding is believed to bring good luck.
What is a coin?
He is commonly known to watch and follow this sport.
What is Futbol(soccer)?
Pastor Rich's famous phrase when challenges were coming.
What is “Better buckle up, buttercup”?
This Pixar couple is known for their emotional wordless marriage montage.
Who are Carl and Ellie?
This Greek term is used in Matthew’s Gospel to refer to the wise men.
What is Magi?
This is the place Finnish families traditionally visit on Christmas Eve.
What are cemeteries?
This inn is the setting of White Christmas where performers plan a rescue.
What is the Columbia Inn?
This country created the dessert known as the Bûche de Noël.
What is France?
The common phrase he ends service with.
What is "We love you here at Cornerstone, have a great week!"?
Cornerstone’s original founding year AND the location of the very first meetings.
What is 1987 and in a rented school building?
This Egyptian queen and Roman general became one of history’s most politically influential (and dramatic) couples.
Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
This name distinguishes Bethlehem in Judah from another Bethlehem in Zebulun.
What is Ephrathah?
These 13 figures visit Icelandic homes during the Christmas season, led by their mother Grýla.
Who are the Yule Lads?
This is the full name and angelic rank of Clarence in It’s a Wonderful Life.
Who is Clarence Odbody, Angel Second Class?
This biblical moment is symbolized by the shape of German Christmas stollen.
What is baby Jesus in swaddling clothes?
This is his full government name.
Jason Todd Brown
These seven cultural values starting with C have been emphasized by Pastor J and used during a sermon series.
What is Commitment, Community, Communication, Competence, Creativity, Compassion, Celebration?
This royal couple’s actions led to the downfall of a vineyard owner, after the wife orchestrated false testimony so her husband could seize the land.
Who are Ahab and Jezebel?