Joseph and Mary
Who told Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus. He ordered the people to go back to the city of their forefathers. Joseph’s family was from Bethlehem. Luke 2:1.
Which Old Testament prophet had the most to say about the birth of Christ?
The book of Isaiah has much to say about the birth of the Savior. If you have ever heard the oratorio by George Handel called The Messiah, you have heard many direct quotes from the book of Isaiah concerning the birth of Christ.
What are the three gifts which are mentioned being given by the wise men?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11.
Which emperor ordered all the young children be killed?
This was Herod. He ordered all the children in Bethlehem and the outlying areas who were 2 years old and younger to be killed. However, Jesus and His family had already moved to Egypt (Matthew 2:13).
True or False: Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus because they were following a star.
False. As in the previous answer, they went not because an angel told them or because a star led them. They were obedient to the established governmental authority.
In the accounts announcing the birth of Christ (Matthew 1 and Luke 1 and 2) how many times did an angel or angels appear?
At least 3 angelic announcements for the birth of Christ and 1 for the birth of John. For Christ an angel appeared before Mary and Joseph individually and a multitude of angels spoke to the shepherds. For John’s birth announcement in Luke 1 Gabriel appeared before John’s father to announce the birth of John the Baptist. Matthew 1:20-24; Luke 1:11-20; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:9-15.
The shepherds and the wise men went to see Jesus. Which group followed a star and which group went to find the baby because an angel told them where to look?
The shepherds followed the instructions of the angels in Luke 2:9-15. The wise men followed the star to find the place where Jesus was. Matthew 2:1, 2.
What was the name of the unkind innkeeper who would not allow the pregnant Mary to lodge in his inn?
The Bible does not say. Nor does it even say that they were inhospitably turned away from an inn. It just says there was not room in the inn at Bethlehem. There may have been many hundreds of people camping in the streets and countryside during the mandatory census. Luke 2:7.
What form of transportation did Mary and Joseph use to get to Bethlehem? The answer is not a taxi cab.
The Bible does not say how they went from Galilee to Bethlehem. It was an 80 mile trip for them. It is likely that they rode some type of animal, but the Bible gives no details. It is commonly depicted that Mary rode a donkey while Joseph walked along side. But that is simply an artistic depiction. We don’t really know.
Who told Joseph the baby’s name was to be Jesus?
An angel in Matthew 1:21. The Bible does not say that this was Gabriel; however, it is assumed to be him since he was the one specifically mentioned as the messenger to Mary and Zacharias in Luke 1.
What did the angels sing to the shepherds?
Technically angels are never said to “sing” in the Bible. Each time they appear they only speak. However, to answer the question, the angels praised God with these words: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14.
What is the name of the priest who was told he would not die until he saw the Savior?
Simeon. Luke 2:25, 26.
Can you list 5 names of Jesus found in the Bible?
Jesus, Emmanuel, the Christ, Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:21, 23.
How many wise men or kings or magi came to see Jesus?
The Bible does not say how many wise men there were. Tradition says there were three because of the three gifts. There are even names given to the three wise men in different countries and cultures, but we don’t really know their names. It is also very likely there were many more than just three.
Two of the four Gospels do not mention the birth of Christ. Which two?
Neither Mark or John tell the story of the birth of Christ.
What are the meanings of the names Jesus and Emmanuel?
Jesus means Savior and Emmanuel means God with us. Jesus is the same name as the Old Testament name Joshua which also means Savior. Matthew 1:21, 23.
When the shepherds went looking for Jesus, what was the sign they were to look for?
A baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luke 2:12.