Shepherd Shenanigan
Angelic Announcements
Manger Madness
Wise Guys
100
What is the name of Jesus' cousin, born six months before him?
Who is John? Luke 1:36 - John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, by six months.
100
Who wanted to kill Jesus?
Who is Herod? Matt 2:16 - Herod was threatened by a rival who was to be a future King of the Jews and sought to kill him to remove the threat to his throne.
100
Who was the father of Jesus? (Hint: Don't answer impulsively. Think about your answer).
Who is God? Mark 1:1 - Throughout the gospels Jesus is called the Son of God and had no genetic connection to Joseph. Jesus was born from God's power, the Holy Spirit, acting upon Mary and for this reason his father was God and his mother was Mary. He was therefore called both the Son of God and also the Son of Man.
100
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
What are the gifts the Wise Men brought to Jesus?
200

This is what the shepherds were doing when the angels appeared to them.

What is watching over their flocks by night?

200

This angel appeared to Mary and told her she would have a baby.

What is Gabriel?

200
In what month of Elisabeth's pregnancy did the angel appear to Mary?
What is the sixth month? Luke 1:26 - while she was pregnant with John the Baptist.
200

This gift brought by the Wise Men is known for its sweet smell and is often associated with royalty.

What is myrrh?

300
To what country did he family escape to after they were warned of the death threat to Jesus?
What is Egypt? Matt 2:14 - They departed immediately under the cover of darkness.
300
How were the family warned that someone wanted to kill Jesus?
What is in a dream? Matt 2:13 - The angel only appeared to Joseph in a dream and didn't actually visit them in a physical sense. Also the angel appeared only to Joseph and not to them bothWhat is 34-35 years old? Scripture does not tell us how old Yeshua – Jesus – was when He died. Yet, scripture does give us enough information to help us piece it together. Historians have given us information. The gospel writers give us His age when He started His ministry and provide clues..
300

What animal is traditionally believed to have been in the stable with Jesus?

What is sheep, cows, and maybe a few goats?

300
What approximate age was Jesus when the wise men visited him?
What is nearly 2 years old? Matt 2:16 - Jesus could well have been nearly two years old by the time the wise men visited him.
400
What ritual did Jesus undergo when he was eight days old?
What is circumcision? Luke 2:21 - Jesus was a Jew and so would be obliged to undergo this ritual.
400

This phrase is often associated with the angels’ announcement of Jesus’ birth to the shepherds.

What is “Do not be afraid?”

400

The manger was located in this type of place.

What is a barn?

400

This gift brought by the Wise Men is often used in burial rituals and symbolizes suffering.

What is frankincense?

500
In what city was Jesus brought up as a child? (Hint: Those who went on the Israel 2007 tour should know this).
What is Nazareth? Matt 2:23 - and so the prophecy that he shall be called a Nazarene was fulfilled.
500

This phrase was spoken by the angel to Mary when she was told she would conceive a child.

What is “Do not be afraid?”

500
What sacrifice did Mary and Joseph offer when the days of purification were complete after Jesus' birth?
What are two turtledoves or pigeons? Luke 2:22-24 - among the Jews, a mother would remain at home for about 40 days after the birth of a boy and about 80 days for a girl because she was considered unclean. After this she presented him as "holy to the Lord" and offered the sacrifice as according to the law.
500

These men traveled from the East following a star to find the newborn king.

What are the Magi?

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