What was the angel's name who visited Mary?
Gabriel
When Jesus was about a week old where did He go and why?
His parents took Him to Jerusalem to be dedicated as the law said.
In which book of the Bible is the lesson of the wisemen visiting Jesus told?
Matthew
Where did Mary, Joseph and Jesus travel to get to the temple?
Jerusalem
Who were the first and second kings of Israel?
Solomon & David
What did the angel call Mary?
Favored woman
What had Simeon been promised?
That he would see the Messiah before he died.
Does the Bible tell us how many wisemen visited Jesus?
No, we only know there were 3 gifts.
Why did they travel to the temple?
To celebrate the yearly Passover Festival
Which disciple did not believe Jesus was alive until he saw him?
Thomas
Why did Joseph change his mind about ending his engagement with Mary?
An angel visited Joseph in a dream and told him Mary's baby was from the Holy Spirit and not to be afraid to marry her.
Who led Simeon to the temple on this day?
The Holy Spirit.
Why did the wisemen come to see Jesus?
They brought gifts but they came to worship Him.
What were the Israelites to remember at the Passover Festival?
Remember when they were rescued from slavery in Egypt and their oldest males were saved by putting the blood of a perfect lamb over their doorpost so the death angel would passover their home.
What are the first 5 books of the Bible? What are they called? Who wrote them?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Books of Law. Moses.
How was Jesus born in Bethlehem if Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth?
The decree of Ceasar for a census took them to Bethlehem.
What did Simeon tell Mary?
He said that Jesus would be a very important leader of God's people, but He would be rejected by many.
Why didn't the wisemen return to Jerusalem as King Herod requested?
They were warned in a dream not to go back because Herod wanted to kill Jesus.
How old was Jesus when he stayed behind at the temple?
12
In the story of David and Goliath, what two armies were involved?
Israelites and Philistines
What did the angel proclaim to the shepherds?
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.
Why was Anna at the temple?
She lived at the temple serving God fasting and praying.
After the birth of Jesus, an angel visited Joseph in 2 different dreams, why?
First to tell Joseph to flee to Egypt because king Herod was killing the babies then to tell Joseph when to return home.
After Joseph and Mary realized Jesus was not with them, how long was it before they found him?
3 days
Where did the book of Numbers gets it name?
From the census Moses took of the men over the age of 20 after they left Israel in order to know how many warriors they had.