Joseph and Mary
Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem?
For the Roman census.
In what month of Elizabeth's pregnancy did the angel appear to Mary?
The sixth month.
Where was Jesus born?
In the city of Bethlehem.
What ages of boys were killed by the Roman king?
Two and under.
To what country did Joseph and Mary escape to after they were warned of the death threat to Jesus?
Egypt.
What is the relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus?
Cousins.
Who was the father of Jesus?
God.
What did Joseph do for a living?
He was a carpenter.
What did Joseph want to do when he found out Mary was pregnant?
Quietly divorce her.
In what river did John the Baptist baptize Jesus?
Jordan River.
What was Jesus wrapped in when he was born?
Swaddling clothes.
When the shepherds were looking for Jesus, what was the sign they were looking for?
A baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
After the Roman ruler died, where did Joseph take his family?
Nazareth.
What did John say he was unworthy to do?
Untie Jesus' sandals.
Which gospel(s) talk about Jesus' birth?
Luke, Matthew
What day and month of the Coptic Year do we celebrate the feast of Nativity?
29th of Kiahk
How did Joseph know it was safe to return to Israel?
An angel told him in a dream.
What did John the Baptist baptize people for?
Repentance.
What gifts did the wisemen bring to Jesus and what did they each symbolize?
Gold symbolized Jesus as a great heavenly king. Frankincense symbolized Jesus as a priest. Myrrh was a symbol of Jesus' suffering and death that He would endure for our sake.
What did Mary and Joseph offer after the days of purification were over?
Two turtledoves or pigeons.