Why Christmas?
Where was Jesus before He came to live on Earth?
He was in heaven.
Did we God tell His people that Jesus was coming?
Yes
Who told Mary she was going to be Jesus' mother?
An angel
Why was Jesus born in a stable/ barn?
The town was very crowded and there was no room in any of the usual places visitors would sleep.
What Special candy reminds us of the curved sticks that shepherds carry?
Candy canes
Who disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden?
Adam and Eve
What is the word we usually use that means people who are sent by God to bring messages?
Prophets
How did Joseph find out he was going to raise Jesus as his son?
God spoke to him in a dream
What kind of bed did Jesus have to sleep in when He was born?
A manger (food trough for animals)
God sent Jesus as a present for us. What do we do at Christmas that reminds us of that?
Give gifts to each other
Which angel wanted to be as important as God, and was sent out of heaven?
Lucifer, who we now refer to as Satan or the devil. He tries to get people to disobey God.
Where did the prophets say Jesus would be born?
Bethlehem
What was Joseph's job?
A carpenter/ builder
Who first heard about Jesus being born?
Shepherds
What do many people put on top of their Christmas tree that reminds us of the sky in Bethlehem the night Jesus was born?
The star on top of the Christmas tree.
Wy did God send Jesus to Earth?
So that we could know Him, and understand how much God loves us.
Who went around telling people they should ask God to forgive them, baptizing them, and telling them to get ready because Jesus was coming.
John the Baptist
Where did Mary and Joseph travel before Jesus was born?
Bethlehem / Jerusalem
What was in the sky above Bethlehem
A bright star
Name 2a song that we sing that tells about the first Christmas
Silent Night
Away in a Manger
(etc.)
What was Jesus' job when he came to Earth?
He told everyone that God wants them to be in heaven. If they ask God to forgive them for any bad things they have done, and ask Jesus to be in charge of their lives, they can live forever in heaven.
People were expecting God to send a king- how was baby Jesus a king?
He is the king of heaven.
What town did Mary and Joseph live in before they went to Bethlehem?
Nazareth
Who wasn't happy about Jesus, a new king, being born?
King Herod
What do we put on Christmas trees, and sometimes on houses and other places that remind us of The brightness of God's glory on the night Jesus was born?
Lights