The Nativity of Christ
Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
To register for the census
Which Old Testament prophet foretold the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace…”
The angels
Which parable teaches us to show mercy to everyone, even strangers?
The Good Samaritan
Which Gospel contains the verse, “The Word became flesh”?
The Gospel of John
What sign did the angels give to identify the newborn Christ?
A baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger
From which royal house was Christ prophesied to come?
The house of David
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
Which Gospel contains this?
John
Which parable is about being prepared for Christ’s coming?
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
Who wrote, “When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son”?
Saint Paul
Which Gospel records that “there was no room for them in the inn”?
The Gospel of Luke
Which prophecy is fulfilled by Christ being born of a virgin?
Isaiah’s prophecy
“You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Who was told this?
Joseph
Which parable warns against failing to use God-given gifts?
The Parable of the talents
According to Scripture, how long did Christ fast in the wilderness?
Forty Days
“He emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant.”
How does this verse explain the humility of Christ’s birth? (Philippians 2:7)
Christ willingly humbled Himself by becoming man, even entering the world in poverty
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14)
What does “dwelt” literally mean in Greek, and why is it important?
“Tabernacled,” showing God dwelling among His people
“He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you.”
To whom does this verse refer, and what does it teach about Christ?
It refers to Christ, teaching that His Incarnation was planned by God before creation
Which parable explains why Christ taught using stories?
The parable of the Sower
Which verse teaches that Christ existed before the creation of the world?
John 1:1
How does the Nativity reveal both Christ’s true humanity and true divinity at the same time?
(Two elements required)
Humanity: Born of a woman, in poverty, subject to time
Divinity: Conceived by the Holy Spirit, worshiped by shepherds and Magi, proclaimed by angels
When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.”
Which apostle wrote this, and in which book?
Saint paul, Galatians
Which parable most clearly teaches repentance and God’s mercy toward sinners?
The Prodigal Son
Which passage teaches that Christ was the Son of God before the foundation of the world?
1 Peter 1:19–20