The Shepherds
After visiting Jesus, the shepherds did this with what they had heard and seen.
What is glorified and praised God?
Jesus was wrapped in these after he was born.
What are cloths (or swaddling cloths)?
The Magi arrived in Jerusalem asking about this specific title.
What is “the one who has been born king of the Jews”?
The census required people to register in this specific place.
What is their own town?
The angel told the shepherds the baby would be lying in this specific condition.
What is wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger?
Who was Mary's relative who was also pregnant?
Who is her cousin Elizabeth - mother of John the Baptist?
What is the symbolism/significance of a gift of gold for baby Jesus?
Gold is a precious metal and as such was a very valuable commodity. Its value could very well have financed Joseph and Mary’s trip to Egypt. The Bible does not tell us any other significance to these three gifts; however, tradition has it that there is a deeper meaning for each of the three. Gold is a symbol of divinity and is mentioned throughout the Bible.
The title given to Jesus meaning “God with us.”
What is Immanuel?
The angel appeared to the shepherds while they were doing this.
What is keeping watch over their flocks at night?
What happened when Mary visited her cousin and called out a greeting?
What is - John the Baptist leapt inside her cousin's womb.
What is the symbolism/significance of frankincense as a gift for baby Jesus?
Frankincense is a white resin or gum. It is obtained from a tree by making incisions in the bark and allowing the gum to flow out. It is highly fragrant when burned and was therefore used in worship, where it was burned as a pleasant offering to God (Exodus 30:34). Frankincense is a symbol of holiness and righteousness. The gift of frankincense to the Christ child was symbolic of His willingness to become a sacrifice, wholly giving Himself up, analogous to a burnt offering.
The ruler who issued the decree for everyone to return to their own town.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
How many sheep was one shepherd (approximately) responsible for in this time period?
What is ~100 sheep?
Joseph belonged to this royal house and line.
What is the house and line of David?
What is the symbolism/significance of a gift of Myrrh for baby Jesus?
Myrrh symbolizes bitterness, suffering, and affliction. The baby Jesus would grow to suffer greatly as a man and would pay the ultimate price when He gave His life on the cross.
Joseph traveled from this town to Bethlehem.
What is Nazareth?
Luke records three titles given to Jesus in the angel’s announcement to the shepherds—name all three exactly as stated.
What are Savior, Messiah, and Lord?
How long did it take Mary and Joseph to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem?
What is approximately a week?
The Magi were warned to return home by a different route through this method.
What is a dream?
This governor of Syria is named in connection with the census.
Who is Quirinius?