Nativity Narratives
Who is this character?
This unborn child “leapt in the womb” when his mother heard Mary’s greeting.
Who is John? (Luke 1:41)
Who is this Old Testament prophet who foretold the birth of Christ?
This prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, despite it being an unlikely birthplace for a ruler.
Who is Micah? (Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:5-6)
In this gospel, Joseph is described as a "just man" who chose to divorce Mary quietly to avoid public disgrace before being visited by an angel in a dream.
What is the Gospel of Matthew? (Matthew 1:19-20)
Which book of the Bible is this nativity-related scripture found?
“For to us a child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
What is the Book of Isaiah? (Isaiah 9:6)
Based on scripture, is this gold, frankincense, or myrrh?
This item was brought by visiting dignitaries from Sheba to the king in Jerusalem, signifying his great wealth and honor.
What is gold? (1 Kings 10:2, NKJV: "She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels that bore spices, very much gold, and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart.")
Who is this character?
This righteous man was promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Messiah.
Who is Simeon? (Luke 2:25-26)
Who is this Old Testament prophet who foretold the birth of Christ?
This prophet declared that a virgin would conceive and give birth to a son named Immanuel, meaning "God with us."
Who is Isaiah? (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:22-23)
Joseph and Mary fled to this country to protect Jesus from King Herod’s decree to kill all male children under two years old.
What is Egypt? (Matthew 2:13-15)
Which book of the Bible is this nativity-related scripture found?
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.”
What is the Gospel of Matthew? (Matthew 1:18)
Based on scripture, is this gold, frankincense, or myrrh?
This aromatic substance was one of the key ingredients in the holy anointing oil used to consecrate the priests and the tabernacle.
What is frankincense? (Exodus 30:34, NKJV: "And the Lord said to Moses, 'Take sweet spices, stacte and onycha and galbanum, and pure frankincense with these sweet spices; there shall be equal amounts of each.'")
Who is this character?
This Roman emperor issued the decree that led to Jesus’ birth taking place in Bethlehem.
Who is Caesar Augustus? (Luke 2:1)
Who is this Old Testament prophet who foretold the birth of Christ?
This prophet declared, "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."
Who is Zechariah? (Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:5)
Joseph was from this town in Galilee, which he and Mary left to travel to Bethlehem for the census.
What is Nazareth? (Luke 2:4)
Which book of the Bible is this nativity-related scripture found?
“And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”
What is the Gospel of Luke? (Luke 2:7)
Based on scripture, is this gold, frankincense, or myrrh?
This gift, symbolizing Jesus’ divine priesthood, is mentioned in the Book of Leviticus: “When anyone offers a grain offering to the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour. And he shall put oil on it, and put this on it.”
What is frankincense? (Leviticus 2:1, NKJV)
This ruler, threatened by a potential rival, sought intelligence from the Wise Men under the guise of seeking to worship the newborn king.
Who is Herod? (Matthew 2:8, NIV)
Who is this Old Testament prophet who foretold the birth of Christ?
This prophet said, "The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land."
Who is Jeremiah? (Jeremiah 23:5; Matthew 1:1)
This event, mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, marks the first time Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem. It was due to an imperial decree from Caesar Augustus.
What is The Census? (Luke 2:1-5)
Which book of the Bible is this nativity-related scripture found?
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me, The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.”
What is the Book of Micah? (Micah 5:2)
Based on scripture, is this gold, frankincense, or myrrh?
This gift, a fragrant resin, was used in the burial of Jesus, as described when two individuals brought it to prepare His body for the tomb.
What is myrrh? (John 19:39, NKJV: "And Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds.")
This elderly prophetess, who spent most of her life in the temple, gave thanks to God when she saw the infant Jesus.
Who is Anna? (Luke 2:36-38)
Who is this Old Testament prophet who foretold the birth of Christ?
This prophet foretold the coming of a messenger who would prepare the way for the Lord, a prophecy that was later associated with John the Baptist and the Messiah's arrival.
Who is Malachi? ( Malachi 3:1, Matthew 11:10)
Joseph was warned in a dream to avoid returning to this region, as Archelaus, Herod's son, was ruling there. This led him to take Mary and Jesus to safety in another area.
What is Judea? (Matthew 2:22)
Which book of the Bible is this nativity-related scripture found?
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
What is the Gospel of Matthew? (Matthew 2:10-11)
Based on scripture, is this gold, frankincense, or myrrh?
This valuable offering was taken from the temple in Jerusalem by Joash, the king of Israel, as recorded in the Book of II Kings.
What is gold? (II Kings 14:14, NKJV: "And he took all the gold and silver, all the articles found in the house of the Lord and in the treasuries of the king's house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.")