Prophecy & Old Testament
Which prophet predicted the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
A. Jeremiah
B. Micah
C. Ezekiel
D. Malachi
B. Micah
What was Joseph’s occupation?
A. Fisherman
B. Priest
C. Carpenter
D. Tax collector
C. Carpenter
Where was Jesus born?
A. Nazareth
B. Bethlehem
C. Jerusalem
D. Hebron
B. Bethleham
Who were the first to hear of Jesus’ birth?
A. Wise men
B. Priests
C. Shepherds
D. Kings
C. Shepherds
What guided the wise men?
A. An angel
B. A map
C. A dream
D. A star
D. A star
Which prophet said a virgin would give birth to a son called Immanuel?
A. Daniel
B. Isaiah
C. Hosea
D. Joel
B. Isaiah
Which angel appeared to Mary?
A. Michael
B. Gabriel
C. Raphael
D. Uriel
B. Gabriel
Why were Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem?
A. Visiting family
B. Joseph was working there
C. To escape Herod
D. Roman census
D. Roman census
What did the angel proclaim?
A. “Fear not, a miracle is coming.”
B. “Good news of great joy!”
C. “The king has risen.”
D. “Peace to the world.”
B. “Good news of great joy!”
How many wise men does the Bible say there were?
A. Three
B. Twelve
C. Unknown
D. Seven
C. Unknown
What does “Immanuel” mean?
A. God saves
B. God with us
C. Peace on earth
D. Light of the world
B. God with us
Why did Joseph consider divorcing Mary quietly?
A. She was moving away
B. She was already engaged
C. She was pregnant
D. He was told to by the priest
C. She was pregnant
Where was Jesus laid after He was born?
A. A cradle
B. A manger
C. A blanket
D. A basket
B. A manger
What sign were the shepherds given?
A. A shining star
B. A trumpet sound
C. A baby in a manger
D. A rainbow
C. A baby in a manger
Which gift symbolized Jesus’ kingship?
A. Myrrh
B. Silver
C. Gold
D. Incense
C. Gold
Which Gospel focuses heavily on Jesus fulfilling prophecy?
A. John
B. Mark
C. Matthew
D. Luke
C. Matthew
What did the angel tell Joseph to name the baby?
A. Emmanuel
B. Messiah
C. Jesus
D. Joshua
C. Jesus
Who ordered the census?
A. Herod
B. Caesar Augustus
C. Pontius Pilate
D. Nero
B. Caesar Augustus
What did the shepherds do after visiting Jesus?
A. Returned to work
B. Told everyone and praised God
C. Stayed in Bethlehem
D. Went to the temple
B. Told everyone and praised God
Which king did the wise men avoid returning to?
A. Nebuchadnezzar
B. Herod
C. Caesar
D. Pilate
B. Herod
The Messiah was prophesied to come from the line of which king?
A. Saul
B. Solomon
C. David
D. Hezekiah
C. David
What does the name “Jesus” mean?
A. The Lord is peace
B. God with us
C. The Lord saves
D. God is faithful
C. The Lord saves
What does “Bethlehem” mean?
A. House of Peace
B. City of Kings
C. House of Bread
D. Place of Worship
C. House of Bread
What is the angelic “Glory to God” song called?
A. Hosanna
B. Sanctus
C. Gloria
D. Benedictus
C. Gloria
Why did Joseph flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus?
(its a thinker)
A. To find work
B. A famine hit Bethlehem
C. Herod ordered all baby boys killed
D. An angel told him to move
D. An angel told him to move
BUT WHY?
Because "Herod ordered all baby boys killed"