The first thing God created during Genesis
Light
How was the serpent allowed to tempt Eve in the Garden of Eden when creation was all good?
Temptation isn't sin. Choosing to give in to temptation is.
How long did it take God to come up with a redemption plan after the fall?
It was instant.
What gifts did the magi bring to Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
What is "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
"Feliz Navidad"
Humans were always made out of conflict in other stories
Why did God allow the conversation between Eve and the snake to happen at all?
To give mankind the opportunity to crush evil then and there.
"Faith expressing itself in ___________ has always been God's desire for his people. Always."
Obedience
For what purpose did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?
Caesar had issued a census
How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
Four
The only issue God saw within His creation in Genesis
That Adam was alone
When Adam and Eve sinned, why didn't God allow them to live forever?
Because "physically alive" but "spiritually dead" forever is not a great time. (Even Hollywood seems to get this)
Why was it important for Israel to be "set apart"?
So they could set an example of God's awesomeness through outward action.
Where did Mary and Joseph flee until King Herod's death?
Egypt
The spooky dude sometimes considered the opposite of Santa
Krampus
Am I looking for community in my life today with other people? Am I looking for community with God as well, continuosly?
How do we know the fall to be true within us?
We feel shame. We do bad stuff without even being taught it (especially as little kids).
How does Israel's deliverance from slavery in Exodus apply to us today?
Our deliverance from sin as Christians, and our reminder of God's faithfulness.
Where did Mary and Joseph travel from to Bethlehem?
Nazareth
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What phrase summarizes why we were created?
"We were created from community for community."
Why does God care about whether or not we sin? Why doesn't he just mind his own business?
Sin is the choice to embrace a lesser existence, and God wants us to experience life to the full.
Why does God seem to pick the most unlikely of people to do His will?
It glorifies God, and it shows us that there's really no 'starting requirements' for being called by God.
Who was the man and woman who saw Jesus when he was brought to the temple to be dedicated to the Lord?
Simeon and Anna
In what country was Saint Nick born?
Turkey