People
Who was the mother of Jesus?
Mary (Luke 1 26-31)
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Luke 2:4–7
Who appeared to Mary to tell her she would have a son?
The angel Gabriel
Luke 1:26–31
This prophet wrote that the Messiah would be born of a virgin.
Who is Isaiah?
Isaiah 7:14
This ruler felt threatened when he heard about the birth of the “King of the Jews
Who is King Herod?
Matthew 2:1–3
Who was engaged to Mary when she became pregnant?
Joseph
Matthew 1:18–20
Where did Mary and Joseph live before traveling for the census?
Nazareth
Luke 1:26; Luke 2:4
What message did the angels give the shepherds?
“A Savior has been born… Christ the Lord”
Luke 2:10–12
This prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
Micah 5:2
Herod asked the Wise Men to report back to him with this information.
What is
where the child was?
Matthew 2:7–8
What was the name of the baby who would prepare the way for Jesus?
John (John the Baptist)
Luke 1:13–17
Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape from Herod?
Egypt
Matthew 2:13–14
What sign did the angel give the shepherds?
A baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger
Luke 2:12
Isaiah called Jesus “Wonderful Counselor” and “Prince of ___.”
What is Peace?
Isaiah 9:6
The Wise Men avoided returning to Herod because they received this in a dream.
What is a warning?
Matthew 2:12
What Roman ruler ordered the census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
Luke 2:1
What region were the shepherds in when the angel appeared to them?
In the fields near Bethlehem
Luke 2:8–9
How was Joseph reassured to take Mary as his wife?
An angel appeared to him in a dream
Matthew 1:20–21
This prophet said a star would come out of Jacob (linked to the Christmas star)
Who is Balaam?
Numbers 24:17
Herod ordered this tragic event in an attempt to kill Jesus.
What is the killing of all boys two years old and under?
Matthew 2:16
Which priest received a message that he and his wife would have a son in their old age?
Zechariah
Luke 1:5–13
In which city did the wise men first arrive, asking about the newborn King?
Jerusalem
Matthew 2:1–2
How were the wise men warned not to return to Herod?
They were warned by God in a dream
Matthew 2:12
Hosea prophesied, “Out of ___ I have called my Son.”
What is Egypt?
Hosea 11:1 (fulfilled in Matthew 2:15)
Herod’s evil plan actually fulfilled a prophecy spoken by this prophet.
Who is Jeremiah?
Matthew 2:17–18; Jeremiah 31:15