The Nativity
This is the holy city, where the temple was built.
Jerusalem
How many books are in the...
- whole bible
- OT
- NT
- 66
- 39
- 27
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The main idea of this book is to tell about the beginning of the world, creation, and the fall of mankind.
Genesis
Which of the gospels talks more about money than the others AND quotes the OT more than the others. Explain why for full credit!
Matthew - he was a tax collector & he was writing to people who KNEW the OT.
Luke 2:12 was spoken by an angel to shepherds on the night of Jesus' birth. Where did the angel say the baby would be laid? What is that?
(You may look up the verse)
A stable - a container from which animals eat
In what city was Jesus born, and why were Mary/Joseph there at that time?
Bethlehem
They had to return to the home of Joseph's ancestors for a census
What is the difference between the words "gospel" and "gospels"?
Explain your answer well
The word gospels refers to the first 4 books of the NT that tell about the life of Jesus
*50 extra bonus points if you named them: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
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This book of the Bible is found in the poetry and wisdom literature genre. It is a book of songs written by various people.
Psalms
During the time of the Bible, people were described as either Jews and Gentiles. What does each one mean?
Jews = descendants of Abraham, of the line of Judah/Judea
Gentiles = everyone else
Which of your memory verses relates most closely to the Nativity story? Write out the verse & reference.
"All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us)." - Matthew 1:22-23
What do each the following gifts given to Mary/Joseph/Jesus represent and signify?
1. gold
2. frankincense
3. myrrh
2. Jesus would be the ultimate & final high priest
3. Jesus was born to die for the sins of the world
1. Who wrote more books of the NEW Testament than any other writer?
2. How many books did he write?
3. What is this genre called?
1. Paul
2. 13
3. Paul's Letters/Epistles
*50 extra bonus points if you used the word "epistles"
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The main idea of this book is to tell about when the Israelites were freed from slavery and left Egypt to return to the Promised Land. Moses is a key figure throughout the story.
Exodus
Which of the gospels was written by a doctor?
What was the main idea of his writings?
Give one additional interesting fact or unique feature about this book/author.
Luke or John Luke
Jesus does not show favoritism. He breaks the norm and reaches out to those society labels as outcasts
Answers will vary
What do B.C. and A.D. mean?
Why is this significant?
B.C. = before Christ
A.D. = anno domini (Latin for in the year of the Lord)
All of time has been measured/centered around the birth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah
Name the following:
1. Ruler of the Roman Empire
2. King of Judea
3. Where Mary & Joseph lived
4. Where Mary & Joseph ran away TO after Jesus was born
1. Caesar Augustus
2. King Herod
3. Nazareth
4. Egypt
and
prophecy in the OT & NT.
OT history = history of Israel
NT history = history of the Church
OT prophecy = about the Messiah to come
NT prophecy = about the future to come (end times)
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The main idea of these books is to tell about the events of Jesus' life.
(Make sure to write the name of each book. Yes, there is more than one answer.)
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Answer Choices: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
1. Writer was a Jew; writing to a universal audience
2. Writer was a Jew; writing to Gentiles
3. Writer was a Gentile; writing to Gentiles
4. Writer was a Jew; writing to Jews
1. John
2. Mark
3. Luke
4. Matthew
Compare and contrast the holidays of Christmas and Easter.
1. How are they alike?
2-3. What is the purpose of each one?
4. Which is more important?
1. Both are very important Christian holidays.
2. Christmas commemorates the birth of Christ
3. Easter celebrates his death AND resurrection (life after death).
4. Answers will vary but should be Easter
Identify the following:
1. Priest who was mute until his son was born
2. Wise men from the east who followed a star to find the newborn King
3-4. Two women who were pregnant at the same time
5. Appeared to Mary and Joseph at separate times to tell them the child was from God
1. Zechariah
2. Magi
3-4. Mary & Elizabeth
5. an angel (NOT an angle)
What are the 5 NT genres in order AND how many books are in each one?
Gospels (4)
History (1)
Paul's Letters/Epistles (13)
General Letters/Epistles (8)
Prophecy/Apocalyptic Literature (1)
*50 bonus points if you wrote "apocalyptic"
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This is the only book of the Bible that tells about events that have not happened yet.
Revelation
What does “synoptic gospels” mean?
Which books are synoptic gospels?
Which book is NOT one of the synoptic gospels?
(100) Synoptic = seen together because they have so much in common
(300) Matthew, Mark, & Luke are synoptic gospels
(100) John is not one of the synopic gospels
The NT focuses on 3 _______, 3 _______, & 3 _______.
Explain each one
3 eras/time periods, people, places
1. Gospel Era - Jesus - in Palestine/Israel/Canaan
2. Church Era - Peter - in Jerusalem
3. Missions Era - Paul - spread through Roman Empire