Jesus' Birth
What is the name of Jesus' cousin, born six months before him?
Who is John?
Luke 1:36 - John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, by six months.
"No crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head."
Away in a Manger
What was Joseph's occupation?
What is a carpenter/builder?
Matthew 13:55
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
What is God is with us?
Immanuel (OT) or Emmanuel (NT) appears 3 times in the Bible and means "God with us".
What was Jesus wrapped in when he was born?
What are swaddling clothes?
Luke 2:7 - When a Jewish child was born, it was usual for it to be washed in water, rubbed in salt and wrapped in swaddling clothes, which are bands or blankets that confined the limbs closely. (Ezek 16:4)
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
In what month of Elisabeth's pregnancy did the angel appear to Mary?
What is the sixth month?
Luke 1:26 - while she was pregnant with John the Baptist.
Another popular name for the wisemen
What is the Magi? Luke 2:15
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
Who is Gabriel?
Luke 1:26 - Gabriel, who also announced the birth of John the Baptist and was presumably the same Gabriel who appeared to Daniel 500 years earlier.
To what country did he family escape to after they were warned of the death threat to Jesus?
What is Egypt?
Matt 2:14 - They departed immediately under the cover of darkness.
"Sleep in heavenly peace."
Silent Night
What did Joseph want to do when he discovered Mary was pregnant?
What is 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 "privily".
Which prophet said, "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son"?
Who is Isaiah?
Matthew 1:23 / Isaiah 7:14 - part of a difficult passage of prophecy written some 700 years before the birth of Jesus.
Mary and Joseph had to go to Bethlehem for this.
What is a census?
Luke 2:1–3
"Oh come ye, Oh come ye to Bethlehem"
Oh Come, All Ye Faithful
What is the title given to the song of praise Mary sang?
What is Magnificat?
Luke 1:46-55 Magnificat is named after the first line in the Latin (Magnificat anima mea Dominum or “My Soul magnifies the Lord”).
What was the name of the old prophetess who saw Jesus in the temple when he was presented to the Lord after his birth?
Who is Anna?
Luke 2:36 - daughter of Phanuel.
In what city was Jesus brought up as a child?
What is Nazareth?
Matt 2:23 - and so the prophecy that he shall be called a Nazarene was fulfilled.
"Gloria in excelsis Deo!"
Angels We Have Heard on High
What sacrifice did Mary and Joseph offer when the days of purification were complete after Jesus' birth?
What are two turtledoves or pigeons?
Luke 2:22-24 - among the Jews, a mother would remain at home for about 40 days after the birth of a boy and about 80 days for a girl because she was considered unclean. After this she presented him as "holy to the Lord" and offered the sacrifice as according to the law.
What did the prophet Micah say about Jesus' birth? (Hint: location)
What is that He would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah 5:2 - Bethlehem Ephratah, to distinguish it from another Bethlehem, which was in the tribe of Zebulun.