Matthew 1
What is Jesus' linage?
(Matthew 1:17)
The house of David
Who appeared to both Zacharias and Mary and fortold of great news?
(Luke 1:19 - 1:26)
The Angel Gabriel
Who says "Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him"?
(Matthew 2:1-2)
The Wise Men from the East
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
(Luke 2:1-5)
Joseph went to Bethlehem to be taxed because he was of the house of David
What do the Shepherds do to seek Jesus?
They went with "haste" to see baby Jesus. When they saw Jesus they "made it known abroad". Shared the good new of Jesus.
Because Joseph was a just man, what was he unwilling to do?
(Matthew 1:19)
What did the angel say to Zacharias?
(Luke 1:13)
Fear not thy prayer is heard and your wife Elisabeth will bear a son named John.
What was King Herod's reply to the wise men?
(Matthew 2:3-8)
He was troubled but had his priests and scribes find out where Christ would be born. He told the wise men to bring him word once they found Jesus so that he could worship him as well.
What did Mary do when she brought forth her firstborn son?
(Luke 2:7)
She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
They traveled far and searched for a long period of time to find Jesus. When they found him they fell to the ground and worshipped him and brought him their best gifts.
What did the angel say to Joseph in his dream?
(Matthew 1:20-21)
Fear not to take Mary to wife. The child she bears was conceived of the Holy Ghost. She will have a son named Jesus who will save the people from their sins.
When Elisabeth discovered that her cousin Mary was pregnant how did she react?
(Luke 1:41-45)
The baby leapt in her womb and she was filled with the Holy Ghost. She knew that Mary would be the mother of her Lord.
What did the wise men say and do when they saw Jesus? How old was Jesus?
(Matthew 2:11)
They fell down and worshipped him. Presented him with gold, frankincense and myrrh. Jesus was a young child.
What did the angels say to the shepherds?
(Luke 2:10-12)
Fear not, for we bring you good tidings of great joy, Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you, You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger.
What did Simeon do to seek Jesus?
He was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Isreal and the Holy Ghost was with him.
He said "For mine eyes have seen thy salvation"
He knew who Jesus was and what his purpose on earth would be.
What is another name that Jesus will be called? What does it mean?
Emmanuel - God with us
When the angel spoke to Mary what did he reveal to her about how and who she would conceive?
The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee and the power of the Highest will overshadow thee. Her baby will be called the Son of God.
What did the angel tell Joseph to do in a dream after the wise men visited?
Take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt until the death of King Herod.
a pair of turtledoves
What did Anna do to seek Jesus?
She did not leave the temple and served God with fasting and prayer night and day. She gave thanks unto the Lord for the redemption of Christ.
And knew her not till she had brought forth her _______ son: and he called his name _______.
Firstborn, Jesus
For with _____ nothing shall be _________!
How did Mary respond to the angel's prophecy?
Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word.
What city did Joseph take Jesus to when they were able to return from Egypt? What people were they called?
Nazareth, that is might be fulfilled by the prophets that Jesus will be called a Nazarene.
And Jesus increased in ______ and ______, and in favour with ______ and _______.
How long did Mary and Joseph search for Jesus when he went missing in Jerusalem? Where did they find him? What was Jesus' response?
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
3 days. the temple teaching doctors. I must be about my Father's business.
What can we do to seek Jesus in our lives?
Follow the examples of the sheperds, wise men, Simeon, and Anna..
List your own ways to seek Jesus.