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WorksheetsThe birth of Jesus
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 28mins
What was special about Jesus' mother when she gave birth to Him ?
She was beautiful
She was a prophetess
She loved God
She was a virgin
How did angel Gabriel explain to Mary that she will conceive a child, even though Mary remains a virgin?
(a)
Why were Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem when Jesus was born?
They lived there
They were on their way to Jerusalem, when Mary went into labor
They went to Bethlehem to register for a census
To purposely fulfill what the Scripture prophecies had said
Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem to register for the census?
Caesar Augustus decreed that all Judaeans were to register at Bethlehem
It was Joseph's place of birth
Bethlehem was the town of Mary's ancestors
Bethlehem was the town of Joseph's ancestors
What did Jesus sleep in after He was born?
a stable
a manger
a baby cot
a king-sized bed
What is a manger?
A small cave used to house sheep in winter
A stable for animals
A trough or box for animals to eat from
A small bed lined with hay
What was Jesus wrapped in when He was born?
A baby robe
A donkey's blanket
Swaddling clothes
A plastic sheet
Who was told to name the child Jesus?
Mary
Joseph
Both of them
We were not told
What does the word 'Incarnation' mean?
Jesus being born human and divine
Jesus being born only human
Jesus being born only divine
Jesus appearing as human but was really a ghost.
Explain further: the term 'Incarnation' means _______
God appeared on the earth as a Ghost
God became man, 100% God and 100% Human
Jesus was born 50% God and 50% Human
Jesus was just a novel story; he wasn't truly human
Luke wrote about the ________who came to see the newborn Jesus
shepherds
wise men
angels
old man Simeon
Who were present at the night of Jesus' birth, with Jesus in the manger?
Shepherds
Wise men
Angels
People from Bethlehem
How did the shepherds who visited baby Jesus, know where to find Him?
They were told in a dream
An angel of the Lord told them
They read it in the ancient scrolls
Some messengers in the East informed them
Who said, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, goodwill to men"?
Mary
Elizabeth
Angels
The Wise Men
Which Gospel mentions about the 'Gloria' song, sung by the Angels?
Matthew
Luke
Mark
John
To which of the following did the angel say, "Do not be afraid"?
Mary
Zechariah
The shepherds
Joseph
What rituals did Jesus undergo when He was eight days old?
Infant Baptism
Birthday celebration
Baby dedication and Circumcision
Christening
Who was promised that he would not see death, before he had seen the Christ?
Zechariah
Simeon
Herod
John the Baptist
When Jesus was taken to Jerusalem, who said to Mary, “a sword will pierce thy own soul?”
Anna
Simeon
A priest
Joseph
Matthew wrote about ______________visiting the child Jesus
the shepherds
the wise men
the angel
the old man Simeon
What were the 'wise men' also referred to as?
Maggi
Magi
Magicians
Malachi
How did the wise men know that a 'king' had been born?
They had a vision
Angels appeared and told them
They saw a bright special Star in the East, which they interpreted in their books on astronomy
They read it in their 'holy' books
The wise men from the East followed a star because they believed it would lead them to what?
a newborn King
a natural disaster
the death of a ruler
a treasure
Who do the Magi symbolize?
Evangelists
Gentiles
Kings
Apostles
The Magi visited Jesus in the stable on the night He was born. True or False?
True
False
We are not told
Which was NOT a gift that the Magi brought to Jesus?
Gold
Silver
Frankincense
Myrrh
What does gold represent?
Kingship
Death and Suffering
Divinity
Sainthood
What is 'frankincense'?
a kind of Frankenstein
an incense
a mixture of spices
a type of frankfurter (sausages)
What is 'myrrh'?
an incense
mixture of spices
type of medicine
an embalming oil
In which city did King Herod live?
Bethlehem
Jericho
Jerusalem
Nazareth
How were the family warned that the King wanted to kill Jesus?
By a messenger
In a dream
A Star appeared in the sky
An angel came and told them
An angel spoke to __________in the Gospel of Matthew, to tell him about the Holy Spirit, and later also told him to escape from the city.
Joseph
Zechariah
King Herod
Simeon
Which Gospel tells about Herod killing all the boys two years old and under in Bethlehem?
Matthew
Luke
Mark
John
Where did the Holy Family flee to?
Turkey
Arabia
Galilee
Egypt
Why did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to Egypt?
To look for work as a carpenter
For a holiday, to see the Pyramids
To escape from King Herod who wanted to kill Jesus
To fulfill the prophecy from Micah
Where did Jesus grow up after returning from Egypt?
Nazareth
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Bethany
Which of the following illustrate the uniqueness of the birth of Jesus?
Jesus was born to a humble girl
Jesus was born sinless
Jesus was born in Bethlehem according to OT prophecy
Jesus birth was announced by angels to shepherds
Which prophet said that a future 'king' from the line of Judah would be born in Bethlehem?
Hosea
Jeremiah
Isaiah
Micah
Which prophet prophesied that a virgin will conceive and will give birth to a son whose name will be called 'God with us'?
Hosea
Jeremiah
Isaiah
Micah
Which prophet mentioned that 'out of Egypt, God will call His son?'
Hosea
Jeremiah
Isaiah
Micah
Of which religion were Mary and Joseph at the time of the birth of Jesus?
Christianity
Agnostics /Free Thinkers
Judaism
Islam
Which Gospels do not mention the birth of Jesus?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Joseph married Mary, but he did not consummate the marriage __________________? (Matt 1:24-25)
in his whole lifetime
until after Jesus was born
until after Jesus was dedicated at the Temple
until after Jesus was 12 years old
Why did God arrange for His Son to be born in a stable, instead of in a palace?
To hide Jesus from the King's soldiers who were trying to find and kill Him
To deceive Satan into thinking Jesus was not God's Son
God dislikes displaying wealth and power
To show humility, and that God can make a king even of a baby born in a stable
Why did God announce the birth of Jesus to humble shepherds, instead of to religious teachers or to King Herod?
Because the hearts of the religious leaders are indifferent and insincere
Because God knew King Herod will want to kill the 'King of the Jews'
Because God knew the shepherds will be passionate about the news, will visit and worship Jesus and will then spread the word
All of the above
The words "In the beginning" appear in the first verse of which 2 Books in the Bible? Name both these 2 Books.
the book of Genesis
the Gospel of Luke
the Gospel of Mark
the Gospel of John
In John 1:14, "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us". Who does "The Word" here refer to?
The Holy Spirit
God the Father
Jesus
The Bible
How old was Jesus when Mary and Joseph found Him 'missing' in Jerusalem?
10 years old
12 years old
15 years old
18 years old
Where did Mary and Joseph finally find Jesus in Jerusalem after searching all over for Him?
At a friend's house
In the Temple Courts
Already on His way home
In a Pharisee's house
When Jesus replied, " Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?", which Father was Jesus referring to?
Joseph
God
Step-father
Joseph, Mary and Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate which Festival?
Feast of Wheat Harvest
Day of Atonement
Feast of First Fruits
Passover
Where did Joseph, Mary and Jesus return to after the festival in Jerusalem and after finding Jesus?
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Bethel
Jericho
