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According to the Bible, which animals were specifically mentioned as being present in the stable when Jesus was born?
None
Jesus' mother Mary was a virgin when she conceived and gave birth to him. Who or what was responsible for her conception, according to the angel Gabriel?
The Holy Spirit
Where in Israel was Jesus born?
Judea
In what city was Jesus brought up as a child?
Nazareth
The earthly father of Jesus
Joseph
According to Luke, where did Mary place Jesus to rest after his birth?
In a manger
According to the Gospel of Luke, why did Joseph have to travel to Bethlehem?
Census
What sign were the shepherds to look for?
A baby in a manger
According to Luke 2:17-18 what was the first thing the shepherds did after they had seen the baby Jesus?
Spread the news far and wide
The prophetess who blessed Jesus in the temple
Anna
Who spread the news about baby Jesus throughout Bethlehem?
The Shepherds
Jesus spent some of his early childhood years in a foreign country. Which country did his parents escape to because of persecution from King Herod, according to the Gospel of Matthew?
Egypt
Matthew 2:8 says that Herod asked the wise men to inform him where the baby Jesus was. Why does this verse say he wanted to know?
So that he could worship the child. But we know that his intentions were far from worship.
What are the five names given to Jesus found in the Bible?
Jesus, Immanuel, Christ, the Mighty God, the Prince of Peace
The man who recognized Jesus as the Messiah in the temple
Simeon
What might you find in your stocking if you misbehaved this year?
Coal
Matthew 1:21 states that these words were spoken to Joseph in his dream. "She shall bring forth a son and you shall call his name Jesus." Why was the name Jesus given to this special child?
Because the name means savior
What are the meanings of Jesus and Emmanuel?
Jesus means Savior and Emmanuel means God with us.
On which day was the child Jesus officially named?
The day of his circumcision (per Jewish law: eight days after birth)
The king who ordered the killing of Bethlehem’s infants.
King Herod
How many reindeer does Santa Clause have? Can you name them all?
Santa has 9 reindeer: Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
What was the name of the prophet whom Christians believe predicted the birth of Mary's boy child?
Isaiah
This Old Testament prophet foretold that a virgin would conceive and bear a son called Immanuel, a prophecy later cited in Matthew’s account of Jesus’ birth.
Who is Isaiah?
What was the name of Jesus' earthly grandfather?
Who is Jacob?
The Gospel that begins with a genealogy tracing Jesus to Abraham
Matthew