Jesus' Birth
Who told everyone that Jesus was going to be born?
Angels
This name starts with S and means Rescuer
Savior
Who is the Father of Jesus (not earthly father)?
GOD (Mark 1:1) - Throughout the gospels Jesus is called the Son of God and had no genetic connection to Joseph. Jesus was born from God's power, the Holy Spirit, acting upon Mary and for this reason his father was God and his mother was Mary. He was therefore called both the Son of God and also the Son of Man. Joseph was Jesus' earthly father.
Who came to visit Jesus when he was born? (Hint: the angels told them to go find Him)
Shepherds (Luke 2:15)
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
Gabriel
A manger (Luke 2)
This name starts with "S" and is the person who takes care of sheep
Shepherd
Which famous king is an ancestor of Joseph (and Jesus)?
King David (Matthew 1)
How did the wise men know that the King of the Jews had been born?
A star
Elizabeth
How come baby Jesus was not born in a home or guesthouse?
There was no guest room available for Mary, Joseph, and the baby (Luke 2). This reminds us of the humble birth that Jesus had even though He was the Messiah Savior of the world.
This name starts with the letter "M" and is Hebrew for "Savior". It is also who all the Jews were waiting for.
Messiah
What was the reason that Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem?
A census was ordered (Luke 2)
What are the gifts the Wise Men (Magi) brought to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What did the angel tell Zechariah to name his baby boy?
John
How was Jesus' birth a miracle?
Mary got pregnant through the Holy Spirit (Matt 1:18-23). Jesus is the only Son of God that was born on earth.
This name is 3 words and means that Jesus is the ruler above all the rulers that have ever ruled
King of kings
What did Joseph want to do when he discovered Mary was pregnant?
He had planned to quietly divorce her (Matthew 1:19) - the option of divorce was available under the Law of Moses, Deut 24:1. Normally the circumstances would have to be made public and required witnesses to testify, hence Joseph wanted to do it "privately".
Who did the wise men (Magi) go to ask about where baby Jesus was born?
King Herod
Which OT prophet said, "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son"?
Isaiah 7:14
After King Herod died, in what city did Jesus grow up?
Nazareth (Matt 2) and so the prophecy that he shall be called a Nazarene was fulfilled.
This name starts with "I" or "E" and means "God with us"
Immanuel/Emmanuel
To what country did the family escape to after they were warned of the death threat to Jesus?
Egypt Matt 2 - They departed immediately after God warned Joseph in a dream
Why did the wise men want to find baby Jesus?
They wanted to worship the King of the Jews.
What did the angels sing after it was announced that Jesus was born to the shepherds?
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14)