Christmas Quiz Answers
You are encouraged to read the full chapter for an
in-depth understanding on the theme
December 18, 2011 1. Why did the shepherds go looking for JESUS that night? Luke 2:8-11
An
angel appeared to them out in the fields and announced the birth
8 … shepherds living out in the
fields nearby, …. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were terrified. 10 … “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for
all the people. 11 … a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, …
These
Shepherds overcame fear and became our eyewitnesses
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2.
Who plotted to kill the baby JESUS? Matthew
2:1
Herod
1 After
Jesus was born in Bethlehem …, during the time of King Herod, Magi .. came to Jerusalem Herod’s
plot to kill Jesus was prevented because of the listening ears of the Magi
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3.
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for the birth of JESUS? Luke 2:1-5
A Roman
Census was being taken and they were required to go to their hometown to register
1 … a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor ….) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, …. 5 .. with Mary, …
Man’s
plans can and often will be used by GOD to fulfill HIS purposes
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4.
Which prophet foretold the birth of JESUS with these words? "…
a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name
Immanuel." Matthew 1:22, 23
Isaiah:
Isaiah 7:14
14 Therefore the Lord himself will
give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
Though Jesus was never called by
this name…He did personify it (GOD with us)
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5.
Where did the Magi find the child JESUS? Matthew
2:11
In a house
11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then
they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.
It is purported that this trip of the Magi took anywhere from 12 to 24 months. 
