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Mary and Joseph were engaged to be married when he learnt that Mary was pregnant. What was his response to this bit of news?
Break off the engagement
Who was the king of Judea at the time when Jesus was born?
Herod
In the second chapter of Luke (NIV), what is the reason given for Mary and Joseph being in Bethlehem when Jesus is born?
Census
Who spread the news about baby Jesus throughout Bethlehem?
The shepherds
Whilst Joseph was still in shock and pondering his next move, someone appeared to him in a dream with an explanation and instructions. Who was it that visited Joseph in a dream?
According to Matthew 1:24, when Joseph was himself again, he did as he was commanded in his dream. What was the command that he heeded?
Get Married
Of which religion were Mary & Joseph?
Judaism
According to the Gospel of Matthew - the Wise Men saw the Star in the
a) North b) East c) West d) South
b) East
What was the name of the prophetess who approached Mary and Joseph in the temple and thanked God for the baby Jesus?
(a) Anna (b) Julia (c) Phoebe
a) Anna
Jesus spent some of His early childhood years in a foreign country. Which country did His parents escape to because of persecution from King Herod, according to the Gospel of Matthew?
Egypt
According to the Bible, which animals were specifically mentioned as being present in the stable when Jesus was born?
None
What was the name of the prophet whom Christians believe predicted the birth of Mary's boy child?
Isaiah
How many days after the birth of Christ did Joseph and Mary give him the name Jesus?
8 Days
Which prophet said "unto us a child is born"?
Isaiah
Where in Israel was Jesus born?
Judea
Judea was located in the south of Israel (later called Palestine), a region that was later known as Canaan, and it was said that Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea. Matthew 2:1.