Prophets of Old
Small among the clans of Judah
Where is Bethlehem Ephrathah? (Micah 5:2)
An angel sent from God to a city of Galilee called Nazareth
Who is Gabriel?
The bedding and bed for baby Jesus
What are cloths and a manger? (Luke 2:7)
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing.
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
What is Angels we have Heard on High?
4 weeks of candle lightings before Christmas
What is an advent wreath?
She will conceive and give birth to a son
Who is the virgin? (Isaiah 7:14)
A humble servant found favor with God
Who is Mary?
Descriptors from the angel to the shepherds of the news and joy
What is good and great? (Luke 2:10)
Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation;
sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest!
What is O Come, All Ye Faithful? (John Francis Wade; 1841)
Decorative paper, tape, scissors, and bows
What is wrapping gifts/presents?
4 descriptors by Isaiah of the child born, the son given
What is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace?
Reason given Joseph to give his son the name Jesus
What is because he will save his people from their sins? (Matthew 1:21)
The speed with which the shepherds went to Bethlehem
What is with haste? (Luke 2:16)
We hear the Christmas angels,
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel!
What is O Little Town of Bethlehem? (Phillips Brooks; 1868)
Rocking around
What is the Christmas tree?
The humble animal to be ridden by a king
What is a donkey? (Zechariah 9:9)
The name of Jesus which means, "God with us"
What is Immanuel? (Matthew 1:23)
A righteous and devout man waiting for the consolation of Israel
Who is Simeon?
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
risen with healing in his wings.
What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing? (Charles Wesley; 1739)
Choir of voices singing about the Anointed One
What is Handel's Messiah?
A star will come out of _____; a _____ shall rise out of Israel (Hint: Numbers 24:17)
What is Jacob & scepter?
What the Son of the Most High will be given
What is the throne of his father David? (Luke 1:32)
A widowed prophetess who did not depart from the temple, worshiping, fasting, praying
Who is Anna?
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make his blessings flow
Far as the curse is found.
What is Joy to the World? (Isaac Watts; 1719)
Placing Joseph, Mary, Jesus, donkey, lamb, shepherd, angel, etc.
What is setting up a nativity scene?