Birth of Jesus 1
Where was Jesus born?
Where is Bethlehem
Where was Jesus raised after they returned from Egypt?
Nazareth (Matthew 2 : 22 - 24)
Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for a census, or a government count of all the people. When the inn had no room for them, where did they stay?
A stable or a Barn
What gifts did the wise men give to Baby Jesus?
Gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Besides Gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh, what else did the wisemen do for Baby Jesus?
The bowed down and worship Him
Why did Joseph and Mary give the baby the name Jesus?
They were instructed to by an angel
Which angel appeared to Mary?
Gabriel (Luke 1:26)
The night Jesus was born, God placed a star in the sky that shone brighter than all the rest. Who saw the star from far away and followed it to bring gifts to a baby king?
The wise men
What did the Shepherds do when they saw the Holy Child Jesus?
They knelt down and worship Him then ran and spread the good news
What does Jesus name means?
Savior, for He will save His people from their sins
How did the shepherds who visited Baby Jesus know where to find Him?
An angel of the Lord told them.
Who was the king of Judaea at the time of the birth of Jesus?
Herod
What was Mary's response to the Angel when he told her that she will have a son and to name the Baby Jesus
She was obedient and happy to be chosen. "Whatever God wants, I will do because nothing is impossible with God"
What is the name of the city that is sometimes called 'The City of David'?
Bethlehem
What is a Manger?
A feeding box for animals
How did the Magi (wise men) who visited Baby Jesus know where to find Him?
They followed a star in the east.
What did Herod tell the wisemen to do because the new King was not at his palace?
Go try and find The New King and when you do find Him, come and tell him so that he too may come and worship Him
Who told Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus. He ordered the people to go back to the city of their forefathers. Joseph’s family was from Bethlehem. Luke 2:1
What group of people did the heavenly host of angels appear to and tell them about the birth of Jesus?
The Shepherds
Imagine: What would the world be like without Jesus?
Chaos, Worse than it is now. People would still be in their sins and in darkness. No peace, no joy, no hope no future, no heaven to go to, no love, no salvation
Why did Joseph take Mary and Baby Jesus to Egypt?
To escape from King Herod, who wanted to kill Jesus.
How did the Shepherds know This Baby is the Savior?
The Angels told them that the Baby would be lying in a Manger wrapped in swaddling clothes or bands of cloths
Which Old Testament prophet had the most to say about the birth of Christ?
Isaiah
Where in Jerusalem did the wisemen think the Newborn Baby King must be born?
In a palace, the King's Palace in Jerusalem, Afterall they think the newborn King must be there
How far was the trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem/How long do you think it would have taken Mary and Joseph to get to Bethlehem?
70- 90 miles. Scholars say it would have taken 3 days by walking