Angelic Messages
He was the specific angel sent by God to deliver the birth announcements to both Zechariah and Mary.
Who is Gabriel?
These were the names of John the Baptist's elderly, righteous parents.
Who are Zechariah and Elizabeth?
This Roman Emperor issued the decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
On this specific day of life, both John the Baptist and Jesus were circumcised and officially named.
What is the eighth day?
Joseph, Mary, and Jesus eventually returned to this town in Galilee to make their home.
What is Nazareth?
Gabriel appeared to Zechariah on the right side of this specific object inside the temple.
What is the altar of incense?
*** BET THE FARM ***
Zechariah belonged to this specific priestly division.
What is the division of Abijah?
Joseph and Mary traveled to this city of David to register for the census.
What is Bethlehem?
This righteous and devout man in Jerusalem was promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Messiah.
Who is Simeon?
Jesus' parents traveled to Jerusalem every year to celebrate this specific religious festival.
What is the Festival of the Passover?
** DAILY DOUBLE **
The angel told Mary that her son would reign over this biblical patriarch's descendants forever.
Who is Jacob?
This physical reaction occurred inside Elizabeth's womb when she heard Mary’s greeting.
What is the baby leaped?
Mary placed the newborn baby Jesus in this object because there was no guest room available.
What is a manger?
Joseph and Mary offered a sacrifice of either a pair of doves or two young pigeons according to this law.
What is the Law of Moses? (Accept: Law of the Lord)
This was Jesus' exact age when he stayed behind in Jerusalem while his parents traveled home.
What is twelve years old?
This specific physical consequence was given to Zechariah because he did not believe the angel's message.
What is being unable to speak (silent)?
After discovering that no relatives shared the name John, Zechariah used this object to write down his final decision.
What is a writing tablet?
This specific group of workers was out in the fields at night when an angel announced the Savior's birth.
Who are shepherds?
This 84-year-old prophetess and widow never left the temple, worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer.
Who is Anna?
It took Mary and Joseph this many days of searching before they finally located Jesus in the temple courts.
What is three days?
This is the exact reason the angel Gabriel gave to Mary to prove that nothing is impossible for God.
What is "For no word from God will ever fail"? (Accept: "Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age")
According to Gabriel, John would go out before the Lord in the spirit and power of this famous Old Testament prophet.
Who is Elijah?
This man was serving as the governor of Syria when the first census took place.
Who is Quirinius?
Anna was noted as being the daughter of Penuel, belonging to this specific Israelite tribe.
What is the tribe of Asher?
When found talking with the teachers, Jesus asked his parents this profound question.
What is "Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?" (Accept: "Why were you searching for me?")