Old Testament
Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem instead of Nazareth?
Because Caesar Augustus ordered a census
“Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name ___.”
Emmanuel
What gifts did the Wise Men bring Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
This Roman emperor’s decree caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem.
Caesar Augustus
What has many keys but can’t open a single lock?
A piano
Which Old Testament figure was both rejected by his brothers and later became their savior, foreshadowing Christ?
Joseph
Which prophet foretold that a virgin would conceive and bear a son?
Isaiah
In which Gospel do we find the story of the shepherds visiting baby Jesus?
Luke
This event caused Joseph to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt.
Herod’s plan to kill the child
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind.
An echo
What celestial event guided the wise men to Jesus?
A Star in the East
Which prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
Which relative did Mary visit after the angel spoke to her and what for?
Elisabeth and to help her during her pregnancy
According to the Gospel of Luke, what is the angel Gabriel's message to Mary when announcing the birth of Jesus?
"Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God"
I am always in front of you but can never be seen.
The future
Which Old Testament leader was both king and priest, foreshadowing Christ?
Melchizedek
“Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his ___.”
Shoulder
In the Gospel of St. Luke, what response did Mary give to the angel Gabriel when she was told she would conceive the Son of God?
"Let it be to me according to your word"
What warning did the wise men receive in a dream from God?
They were warned not to return to Herod and instead to go back home by another route
What can you catch but never throw?
A cold
Which Old Testament book emphasizes wisdom that was present before creation, later associated with Christ?
Proverbs
Which prophecy is fulfilled when Herod kills the children of Bethlehem?
Jeremiah 31:15
What religious holiday season follow Christmas in the Christan calendar?
The season of Epiphany
Which book and chapter of the Bible contains the prophecy about the birth of Jesus?
Isaiah 7:14
What has a heart that doesn’t beat?
An artichoke