Jesus' Birth
Who came first to Jesus when he was born?
Shepherds
What was the cause that made Mary and Joseph go to the city of Bethlehem?
Census
"...Where is he who has been born King of the Jews, for we saw his star in the East, and have come to worship Him."
Wise men to King Herod
Who are the wise men?
People from the East who are scientists
When they came to the city was there anywhere to stay? Where did they stay?
There was no where to stay, but they were offered a barn to stay in.
What cruel King ruled in Judea at the time of Jesus's birth?
King Herod
Mary and Joseph were descendants from which family line?
David
"...I Proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people today a savior who is Messiah the Lord was born for you in the city of David."
Angel to Shepherds
What kind of presents did the wise men bring?
gold myrrh and frankincense
Where did Jesus grow up?
Nazareth
What was the name of the country where Jesus was born?
Israel
What was the name of the country that the angel told Joseph to run away with Mary and baby Jesus?
Egypt
"... Let's go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened which the Lord has made known to us."
Shepherds to Shepherds
What did the wise men use according to the Bible when they were looking for the savior?
The star
What was the name of Mary's cousin who was also pregnant?
Elizabeth
In the new Testament what books of the Bible talk about the birth of Jesus?
Matthew and Luke
Why did Joseph and Mary call their son Jesus?
Because the angel told them
"... go and search carefully for the child when you find him report back to me so that I too can go worship him."
Herod to Wise men
How did God interfere with Harold's plan for finding where baby Jesus was?
For sending the wise men a dream, Not to Come Back To The King
Where did Joseph and Mary take Jesus on the 8th day?
to get Circumcised
What was Harold's reaction when finding about the newborn king?
To kill him
When King Harold died where did Joseph and Mary and Jesus go to live?
Nazareth
"... I am the Lord's servant may it be done to me according to your word."
Mary to Gabriel
What were the meaning behind the presents?
Gold - as for a king
Myrrh - as a sacrifice for the people
Frankincense - As for the priest
In the Gospel of Matthew, five Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled during Jesus' birth and childhood. Can you name two of them and where they are found in the Bible?
1. A virgin will have a son: Isaiah 7:14 (Matthew 1:22-23).
2. The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem: Micah 5:2 (Matthew 2:5-6).
3. God’s Son will come out of Egypt: Hosea 11:1 (Matthew 2:14-15).
4. Mothers crying for their children: Jeremiah 31:15 (Matthew 2:17-18).
5. Jesus will be called a Nazarene: This one is a bit unclear, but it may refer to Isaiah 11:1 or something similar (Matthew 2:23).