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Jesus' mother Mary was a virgin when she conceived and gave birth to Him. Who or what was responsible for her conception, according to the angel Gabriel (as reported in the Gospel of Luke)?
The Holy Spirit
John the Baptist is often referred to as Jesus' cousin. Which of them was the older one, according to Luke?
John, by six months
In which New Testament book do we read about the angels singing, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."?
Trick question. The Bible never says the angels sang.
What was the name of the older man who held Jesus in his arms and said, "Now, you can let your servant depart in peace, for I have seen your salvation..."?
Simeon
What offering did Mary and Joseph bring to the temple when baby Jesus was dedicated because they were poor?
a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons
Only two Gospels include any details about the birth of Jesus. Which of them starts with a genealogy to establish that Jesus is the Messiah to whom Old Testament prophecies referred?
Matthew
According to the Bible, which animals were specifically mentioned as being present in the stable when Jesus was born?
none
How many Magi does the Bible say worshiped the baby Jesus and then presented gifts to him?
The Bible doesn't tell us how many
Who was the older prophetess who saw the baby Jesus in the temple?
Anna
True or False.
When Jesus grew up, he was known as Jesus of Bethlehem.
False
How many days after the birth of Christ did Joseph and Mary give him the name Jesus?
8 days
Who spread the news about baby Jesus throughout Bethlehem the night he was born?
the shepherds
According to Luke, where did Mary place Jesus to rest after his birth?
a manger
From which direction did the Magi come following the star?
From the east
Where did the magi travel to first to find the baby who was born king of the Jews?
Jerusalem
Of the four gospels, only one does not say anything about Christ's birth or beginning. Which gospel is that?
Mark
Jesus spent some of His early childhood years in a foreign country. Which country did His parents escape to because of persecution from King Herod, according to the Gospel of Matthew?
Egypt
Matthew states that these words were spoken to Joseph in his dream: "She shall bring forth a son and you shall call His name Jesus." Why was the name "Jesus" given to this special child?
he will save his people from their sins
Name the three gifts that were given by the magi to honor the baby Jesus.
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Which king ordered all male children under two years of age in Bethlehem to be murdered?
Mary and Joseph were engaged to be married when he learned that Mary was pregnant. What was his response to this bit of news?
He wanted to put her away privately (divorce her)
According to the Gospel of Luke, why did Joseph have to travel to Bethlehem?
The census
In which Gospel do we find the phrase "And the Word became flesh"?
John
True or False.
The magi and the shepherds both visited the baby Jesus when he was lying in the manger.
FALSE
What did John the Baptist do when Mary greeted his mother Elizabeth?
He jumped in Elizabeth's womb