Bethlehem
Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?
Because the Romans issued a census
Where was baby Jesus laid after He was born?
In a manger
What were the names of the 2 people in the temple we talked about?
Simeon + Anna
Name the 5 major covenants of the Old Testament (points given for each one listed!)
Noahic
Abrahamic
Mosaic
Davidic
Messianic
What were the 5 names of the people (each with their own book of the bible) who rebuilt the temple and walls of Jersualem? (extra points for each name...)
Nehemiah
Ezra
Zechariah
Haggai
Esther
What was the name of the Roman ruler who ordered the census?
Caesar Augustus
Why was Jesus born in a barn?
No room in the inn
Where did Mary and Joseph take Jesus for the dedication?
The temple in Jerusalem
Jesus came from the family line of which famous King?
King David
Majority of the kings of Israel were good or bad?
Bad
What town was Joseph originally from, and how is it described? (city of _____)
Bethlehem; City of David
What special title does the angel give Jesus?
Savior; Christ the Lord
What did the Holy Spirit tell Simeon?
What old testament prophet said a savior would be born and called "Immanuel", "Mighty God", "Prince of Peace", etc.
Isaiah
What are the 4 Gospel accounts (names of the books) in the New Testament? (no looking!!)
Matthew, mark, Luke, John
Where are Joseph/Mary from originally? (And where Jesus grows up)
Nazareth
To whom did an angel visit the night of Jesus' birth?
Shepherds in the field
What did Simeon call Jesus?
Salvation; Light for the Gentiles
What does Messiah mean?
Anointed One (Christ)
Why'd we make Christmas trees a few weeks ago (what points to what)?
To remember how the Old Testament points to Jesus?
Why was Bethlehem important to Joseph's family?
He was from the family line of King David
They told others and praised God
What kind of sacrifice did Mary and Joseph bring for the dedication?
2 birds
What prophet prophesied that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
What does the name Jesus mean?
God saves / The Lord is our salvation