BIRTH OF JESUS
What town was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
Who was Mary engaged to?
Joseph
What does the star on a Christmas tree symbolize?
The Star of Bethlehem
Which prophet said the Messiah would be born of a virgin?
Isaiah
How many Wise Men does the Bible specifically say visited Jesus?
It doesn’t say a number
Who was Jesus' mother?
Mary
Who were the first people to visit baby Jesus?
Shepherds
What does the evergreen tree represent?
Eternal life
Which prophet said the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape Herod?
Egypt
Where was Jesus laid after He was born?
In a manger
Who tried to kill baby Jesus?
King Herod
What do Christmas lights symbolize?
Jesus being the Light of the World
Who prophesied that Jesus would come from the line of David?
Jeremiah
What king was ruling in Judea when Jesus was born?
Herod the Great
What Roman ruler ordered the census?
Caesar Augustus
What group followed a star to find Jesus?
The Wise Men / Magi
What do the 3 Wise Men’s gifts represent?
Gold (King), Frankincense (God), Myrrh (Sacrifice)
What book predicted that a star would come out of Jacob?
Numbers
What sign did the angel give the shepherds?
A baby wrapped in cloths lying in a manger
Who told Mary she would have Jesus?
The angel Gabriel
What did the shepherds do after seeing Jesus?
They spread the good news
Why is red a common Christmas color?
It symbolizes Jesus’ sacrifice and love
What prophecy said the Messiah would be called “Immanuel”?
Isaiah 7:14
What did the angels say when they appeared to the shepherds?
“Glory to God in the highest…”