ANGELS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Who was the priest serving in the temple when the angel appeared?
Zechariah
What was the name of Zechariah’s wife?
Elizabeth
What was the name the angel said the baby should be called?
John
Why did Joseph and Mary have to travel to Bethlehem?
To register for the census because Joseph was of David’s line.
What did the shepherds do immediately after seeing baby Jesus?
Spread the news everywhere.
What message did Gabriel give Zechariah about his wife?
She would have a son.
How did Mary react to the angel’s greeting at first?
She was troubled or afraid.
Why did Zechariah temporarily lose his ability to speak?
He doubted the angel’s message.
What does Bethlehem mean?
House of Bread
What was Mary’s response after hearing everything the shepherds said?
She treasured and pondered these things in her heart.
Who appeared to Mary to announce Jesus’ birth?
The angel Gabriel
What did Mary say in response to God’s plan for her?
“I am the Lord’s servant.”
What happened immediately after Zechariah wrote the name “John”?
His mouth was opened, and he could speak again.
Why was Jesus born in a stable with animals?
There was no room for them in the inn.
What emotion did the shepherds feel at first when the angel appeared?
They were terrified.
What did the angel say first to the shepherds?
“Do not be afraid.”
What happened when Mary greeted Elizabeth?
The baby leaped in Elizabeth’s womb.
What was John’s mission as revealed by the angel?
To prepare the way for the Lord.
Who were the first people to hear about Jesus’ birth?
Shepherds
What does the manger symbolize about Jesus’ birth?
Humility
What did the angel call the message he brought?
Good news of great joy
What did Elizabeth say Mary was blessed for?
For believing what the Lord said.
Who praised God when John was born and named?
Zechariah (through his prophecy)
Approximately how many years ago was Jesus born?
2000
What did the shepherds do after returning to their fields?
They glorified and praised God.