CHRISTMAS QUIZ. Mary Matthew 1:18. Carpenter Matthew 13: The name of the mother of Jesus was: 2. Joseph was a: 3. Jesus was born in what town?

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1 CHRISTMAS QUIZ 1. The name of the mother of Jesus was: H O W MU C H D O Y O U K N O W A B O U T C H R IS T M A S? Martha Mary Eve Deborah Mary Matthew 1:18 2. Joseph was a: This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was engaged to be married to Joseph, but before they married, she learnt whe was pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit. Carpenter Doctor Engineer Fisherman Carpenter Matthew 13:55 3. Jesus was born in what town? "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary Jerusalem Nazareth Bethlehem New York 1

2 Bethlehem Matthew 2:1 4. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem? Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea Colt Mary rode a donkey and Joseph walked Wagon Who knows? We don t know! 5. Who told Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem? The Bible doesn't say. Some suppose that she rode on something since she was so far along in her pregnancy. An angel Caesar Augustus Herod No one told them to go Caesar Augustus Luke 2:1, 4 6. Why didn t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn? At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. And all went to their own towns to be registered. So Joseph left Nazareth and went to the town of Bethlehem because he was from the family of David. Joseph registered with Mary to whom he was engaged and who was now pregnant. It was too expensive There was no inn There was no room 2

3 There was no room Luke 2:7 7. After being born, Jesus was placed in a: "... because there was no room for them in the inn. Basket Manger Pile of hay On the back of a donkey Manger Luke 2:7 8. A manger is a: "And she gave birth to her first son, and wrapped him in pieces of cloth, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Stable Feeding trough Wooden table Barn Feeding Trough 9. Which animals does the Bible say were housed in the stable? It comes from a Greek word that means "to eat". Cows, donkeys, sheep Lions, tigers and bears Goats, sheep and cows The Bible doesn t say. 3

4 The Bible doesn't say 10. What sign were the shepherds told to look for by the angel? A lion and a sheep together in peace A tree with a star on top A star over Bethlehem None of the Above Luke 2: With what words did the heavenly host of angels praise God? "And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the baby wrapped in pieces of cloth, lying in a manger. "Joy to the World, the Lord is Come "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah "King of Kings and Lord of Lords "Glory to God in the highest, Glory to God... Luke 2: From what area were the three kings that visited Jesus? Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests. The west The east The orient The other songs were written long after Jesus died. 4

5 None of the above 13. How many wise men came to see Jesus? This is a trick question! The Bible only talks about the wise (magi) coming to see Jesus. The Bible never describes them as kings. It s just the song that says "We three kings of orient are" Matthew 2:1 "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, One Two Three The Bible doesn t say No one knows - but more than one. 14. What does "wise men" most likely refer to? Some SUPPOSE that there were three since there were three gifts given to Jesus, but that is just a guess. Matthew 2:1 & 11 "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem They opened their gifts and gave him treasures of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Lawyers Star gazers Priests Doctors Star Gazers 15. The wise men met Jesus in a: Star gazers could often navigate, predict the times for best planting, knew maths, astronomy and calendar systems. They were very important in agricultural societies. Manger Castle Stable House 5

6 House Matthew 2: What is myrrh? They came to the house where the child was and saw him with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. They opened their gifts and gave him treasures of gold, frankincense and myrrh. A musical instrument A spice used for burial A valuable wine A valuable spice sometimes used in burials. 17. What is frankincense? John 19:39-40 Nicodeumus went with Joseph. He brought about seventy-five pounds of myrrh and aloes. These two men took Jesus body and wrapped it with the spices in pieces of linen cloth, which is how they bury the dead. A form of gold An incense from a tree A jewel. A valuable incense 18. The child Jesus went to Egypt: It is made from the sap of a tree. To meet pharaoh Because Joseph was told in a dream to take him Joseph did not take Jesus to Egypt 6

7 Joseph was told in a dream Matthew 2:13 After they left, an angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream and said Get up! Take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt, because Herod is starting to look for the child so he can kill him. Stay in Egypt until I tell you to return. 19. In which books of the Bible do we find the story of Jesus birth? Matthew Mark Luke John Matthew and Luke only. 20. December 25th has been celebrated as Christmas since the Bible was written. True False False Although the Bible talks about the birth of Jesus, it never uses the word "Christmas". As far as we know, the earliest Christians didn't celebrate Christmas. It wasn t until about the 4th century that December 25th became the common day of celebration. The fact is that no one really knows when Jesus was born it is likely to be late September, or early in October. 7