Birth Prophecies
Where was the Messiah to be born?
Bethlehem in Judah
Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus when they hurriedly left Israel?
Egypt
Who ordered the execution of all the children in one city in order to kill the baby Jesus?
Herod
Who was promised that his seed would be a blessing to the entire world?
Abraham
What happened to Zacharias when he didn't believe the angel about the birth of his son?
He couldn't speak
Which prophet foretold that Jesus would be born of a virgin?
Isaiah 7:14
Where did Joseph and Mary settle when they returned from exile?
Nazareth
Who was Jesus' cousin?
John the Baptist
What Book of the Bible gives the first mention of a coming redeemer? (If you get the actual verse you can triple your points)
Genesis 3:15
Did the Jewish religious rulers know where the Messiah would be born?
Yes, they gave the information to Herod when he asked.
Which OT chapter describes what the suffering that the Messiah would go through and that He would be "wounded for our transgressions."
Isaiah 53
How many years did Joseph, Mary and Jesus spend in exile?
5
Who was told that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah?
Simeon
Malachi foretold of a "messenger" that would precede the Messiah. Who was that messenger?
John the Baptist
What was Jesus wrapped in when he was born?
Swaddling clothes
The Bible foretold that Jesus would be born from what tribe of Israel?
Judah
What city did the Magi go to first when they arrived in Israel seeking Jesus?
Jerusalem
Which prophetess blessed Jesus when he was only 8 days old?
Anna
Isaiah 9:6 gives us 5 names for the Messiah. Give 3 of them. If you give all 5, you can double your point total.
Isaiah 9:6 and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
How many siblings did Jesus have?
Brothers and sisters?
4 brothers and at least 2 sisters (Matt 13:55-56)
Jesus would inherit the throne of which king?
David
Where was Zacharias when the angel appear to him?
What was he doing for an extra 200 points?
In the temple in Jerusalem.
Burning incense to the LORD.
Who did Mary stay with who was also pregnant?
Elizabeth
In Numbers 24:17 and prophecy is given that a "scepter shall rise our of Israel." Which wicked prophet foretold this?
Balaam
Which ruler demanded the new taxes that forced Joseph and Mary to travel to their home town?
Caesar Augustus