Messianic Prophecy
This is a message from God, usually given through a prophet, that tells us about things that will happen in the future.
A Prophecy
This Greek-derived word means "God-Bearer" or "Mother of God."
Theotokos
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
What does “Tsome Nebiyat” mean?
This person prepared the way for the Messiah and baptized Him
St John the Baptist
Prophecies said the Messiah would be a descendant of this famous King who played the harp and wrote the Psalms.
King David
What did Moses see on fire, but didn't burn up—just like Mary carried the "fire" of God without being harmed
The Burning Bush
This Archangel visited Mary to announce that she would give birth to the Son of God.
St. Gabriel
This prophet fasted for 40 days before receiving the Ten Commandments, which is why we follow a 40-day pattern.
The cousin of Mary, who was also pregnant with a miracle baby at the same time
St. Elizabeth
"A virgin shall conceive and bear a son and call His name ___”
Emmanuel
Jacob saw this object reaching to heaven, representing Mary as the bridge between God and man.
Jacob's Ladder
Even though He is the King of Kings, Jesus was born in this humble place because there was no room in the inn.
A Manger
This Ethiopian Saint from the 6th century wrote the chants we still sing today for Gena.
St. Yared
When Jesus was 12 years old, His parents found Him in the Temple in Jerusalem. How many days had He been missing?
3 days
God promised this "Father of Nations" that the Savior would be born from his family line.
Abraham
Which woman’s offspring was promised to crush the serpent’s head?
Eve
What does the word “Tewahedo” (“Miaphysite”) mean?
One unified nature of Christ
How many days is the Nativity Fast?
44 days
The town where Christ first started His ministry, but was rejected
Nazareth
Which prophet describes a virgin conceiving?
Isaiah
Which Old Testament object held the manna and prefigures Mary?
Ark of the Covenant
Which Gospel opens by calling Jesus “the Word”?
The Gospel of John
This Ethiopian King is credited with building the rock-hewn church where Gena is famously celebrated.
King Lalibela
In the Sermon on the Mount, Christ says: "Blessed are the __________, for they shall see God."
Pure in heart