Angel Messages
Who is the promised Savior God would send?
Jesus
Who was chosen to be Jesus' earthly mother?
Mary
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Who came from the East looking for baby Jesus?
Wise men
Who did God send to prepare people for Jesus?
John the Baptist
Who did the angel Gabriel visit to tell that his wife would have a son named John?
Zechariah
What did Joseph do when the angel told him to take Mary as his wife?
He obeyed right away
Why were Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem?
Because of a census ordered by the Roman emperor
What did the wise men follow to find Jesus?
A star
What did John tell people to do?
Repent and turn back to God
What was special about John's birth?
His parents were very old, and God made it happen
What does Mary's obedience show us?
That she trusted God completely
What did Mary use for a bed for baby Jesus?
A manger
What did the wise men bring to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What did John say about Jesus?
“Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
What is one way the angels announced Jesus' birth?
They spoke through angels to Mary, to shepherds, through prophecy
How did God protect Mary, Joseph, and Jesus from Herod?
He told Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt
Who visited Jesus after the angels appeared to them?
The shepherds
How did King Herod react when he heard about a new “King of the Jews”?
He was angry and wanted to get rid of Jesus
How did John show that people wanted to follow God?
He baptized them in the Jordan River
What was the shepherds' reaction after they saw baby Jesus?
They praised God and told others what they had seen
What can we learn from Mary and Joseph's obedience?
That we should trust and obey God even when it's hard
Why is Jesus' birth so important?
Because God's promised Savior had finally come to earth!
What did the wise men do after meeting Jesus?
They worshiped Him and went home another way to avoid Herod
How did John’s message prepare people for Jesus?
He helped them see their need for a Savior and to be ready for His coming