PEOPLE & CHARACTERS
Who is the priest married to Elizabeth?
Zechariah
What news does the angel give Zechariah?
He will have a son
Elizabeth becomes pregnant even though she is _____.
Old / unable to have children
What does Mary do after hearing God’s plan?
Praises God
Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
A census
Who is the angel that appears in Luke 1?
Gabriel
Why does Zechariah lose his ability to speak?
He did not believe the angel
What happens when Mary visits Elizabeth?
The baby leaps in Elizabeth’s womb
Who praises God when John is named?
Zechariah
What job did the first visitors to Jesus have?
Shepherds
Who is chosen to be the mother of Jesus?
Mary
What does the angel say Mary’s baby will be named?
Jesus
How does Zechariah get his voice back?
After naming the baby John
Who praises God after seeing baby Jesus?
The shepherds
What promise does God keep through John and Jesus?
To save His people
Who is born to Elizabeth and Zechariah?
John (the Baptist)
What sign is given to the shepherds to find the baby?
A baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger
Where is Jesus placed after He is born?
In a manger
What do the angels say about peace?
Peace on earth to those God favors
What is John’s special mission?
To prepare the way for the Lord
Who is engaged to Mary when she becomes pregnant?
Joseph
What do the angels say brings “great joy”?
The birth of the Savior
What miracle allows Mary to become pregnant?
The Holy Spirit
What is Mary’s song of praise called?
The Magnificat
Who is Jesus called in Luke 2:11?
Savior