Family
Jesus' mom's name is...
Mary
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem (Judea, Israel)
What animals did the shepherds look after?
Sheep
Nativity is...
First Christmas
What traditions came out of the Nativity Story?
Giving presents
What animal did Mary travel on?
A donkey
Where did the wise men come from?
The East
How many wise men came to see Jesus?
The Bible doesn't tell us
Who told Mary she would have God's Son?
Angel Gabriel
What symbols do you see in the Nativity Story?
Low-born King, a Star, wise and simple people worshipping, etc.
What was Mary's husband's name?
Joseph
What does Bethlehem mean?
The House of Bread
Which animals did the wise men ride?
Probably, camels.
Who wanted to kill Jesus?
King Herod
Where do you find the first prophecy about Jesus in the Bible? (book and chapter)
Genesis 3
Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
Because of the census (to register)
What showed the wise men the way to Jesus?
A Star
Name one wise man.
We don't know their names.
Who told the shepherds about Jesus?
An angel
Name at least 3 prophecies that were fulfilled in Jesus' birth.
Isaiah 7, Micah 5, Hosea 11 (Egypt), Genesis 49 (Judah), Genesis 12 (blessing through Abraham)
What house was Jesus born in?
A stable (a house for animals)
Where did Mary and Joseph go with Jesus to protect him?
To Egypt.
What gifts did the wise men bring Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Who did King Herod order to kill?
All the boys under two years old.
What did gold, frankincense and myrrh symbolize?
Jesus' kingship (gold), the deity (frankincense, worship) and human nature (myrrh, embalming, mourning).