GLORY
Which ruler passed a tax decree on the whole Roman Empire around the time Mary conceived Jesus?
Caesar Augustus
Bethlehem could be found in which region of Israel?
Judea
According to Luke 2, which place is the city of David?
Bethlehem
Why was Jesus born in a stable and laid in a manger?
It was because there was no room for them in the inn.
At what time were the shepherds in the field when the angel appeared to them?
Night
According to Luke 2, what description was given to the old man Simeon?
He was described as just and devout.
Because of the tax decree, Joseph traveled to Bethlehem to be counted. Why Bethlehem of all the towns and cities of Israel?
It was because he was part of the house and lineage of David
What promise had kept Simeon alive until the time Jesus was born?
God has revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen Christ
At the time Jesus was born, why did the angel appear to the shepherd?
He appeared to them to announce the birth of Jesus.
By what sign would the shepherds recognize baby Jesus?
The baby is wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
On what day was Jesus named and circumcised?
The eighth day
What custom was performed for male firstborns according to the law of Moses?
A pair of doves or two young pigeons are sacrificed to the Lord.
Which of the following is true?
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation'. Who was referred to as 'thy salvation'?
Jesus Christ
Why did Simeon come into the temple at the time Mary and Joseph came there with their firstborn?
It was the Spirit of God that induced him to come there.
What were the shepherds doing and where were they living when the angel appeared to them?
Watching their flocks by night--living out in nearby fields
What brought Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem every year?
The feast of the Passover.
How old was Anna at the time Mary and Joseph came into the temple to perform the custom for their firstborn?
84 years
How many years after marriage did Anna become a widow?
7 years
What did the great company of heavenly host say as they praised God?
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests"
Simeon prophesied that the babe would not only be a glory to Israel, but a light to the ______.
Gentiles
When did the census first take place?
while Quirinius was governing Syria
What did Mary do with all the things that went on with Jesus?
she kept them in her heart
Name four ways that Jesus grew.
wisdom, stature, in favor with God, and in favor with man
To whom did Anna speak about Jesus?
all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem