A Savior is Born
After an angel of the Lord appeared and told them the Messiah had been born -- who came first to see Jesus in the manger?
Shepherds
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What was the cause that made Mary and Joseph go to the city of Bethlehem?
Census
"...Where is he who has been born King of the Jews, for we saw his star in the East, and have come to worship Him."
Wise men to King Herod
How does the Bible describe the wise men?
Magi from the East. They were people who were astrologists / scientists.
When will Jesus come again?
No one knows. Matt 24:36 tells us "But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only."
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What king ruled in Judea at the time of Jesus's birth?
King Herod
Mary and Joseph were descendants from which King ?
King David
"...I Proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people today a savior who is Messiah the Lord was born for you in the city of David."
Angel to Shepherds
What kind of presents did the wise men bring Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
What is one thing that will happen when Jesus comes to earth again?
- Jesus will permanently defeat Satan
- Time on earth will end as we know it
- The Great white throne judgment will take place where unbelievers to eternal destruction
- There will be a new heaven and new earth
What was the name of the country where Jesus was born?
Israel
What was the name of the country that the angel told Joseph to run away with Mary and baby Jesus?
Egypt
"... Let's go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened which the Lord has made known to us."
Shepherds to Shepherds
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What did the wise men follow according to the Bible when they were looking for the savior?
The star
What are 3 things that will happen before Jesus comes the second time?
- Universal preaching of the Gospel (Matt. 24:14)
- Persecution of Christians (Matt. 24:9)
- Widespread abandonment of Christianity (i.e., apostasy), nominal religion, and godlessness
(1 Tim. 4:1; 2 Tim. 3:1-5; 2 Pet. 3:3-5)
- The rise of the Antichrist
(Rev. 13:1-10)
- The appearance of false Christs and false prophets working signs and wonders (Matt. 24:24)
- Wars and rumors of wars
(Matt. 24:6-7)
- Famines and earthquakes
(Matt. 24:7-8)
- Cosmic changes (Matt. 24:29)
- The salvation of Israel
(Rom. 11:12, 25-26)
- And I believe - the rapture of the church
In the new Testament what books of the Bible talk about the birth of Jesus?
Matthew and Luke
Why did Joseph and Mary call their son Jesus?
Because the angel told them
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
"... go and search carefully for the child when you find him report back to me so that I too can go worship him."
Herod to Wise men
How did God communicate to the wise men to warn them not to return to King Herod.
Through a dream God warned them so they returned to their country via another route.
What are two ways the Bible says we can prepare for Jesus' second coming?
What was Herod's reaction when finding about the newborn king?
To try and kill him - issuing a decree to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and I'm its vicinity two years and under.
When King Herod died where did Joseph and Mary and Jesus go to live?
Nazareth
"... I am the Lord's servant may it be done to me according to your word."
Mary to Angel Gabriel/Angel
When the wisemen saw Jesus with his mother Mary what was there first action?
They bowed down and worshipped him.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What weather element is used to describe Jesus' second coming?
It will be like lighting (Matt 24:27)