THE BIRTH OF JESUS

(e.g., What was the name of Mary’s husband? Answer: Joseph.)

Freshman level

1. What angel appeared to Mary and told her that she would conceive a child?

2. Mary and Joseph had to return to “the city of David” to be counted for the census. What city was it?

3. Mary gave birth to Jesus and wrapped him in “swaddling clothes.” What is that?

Graduate level

4. An angel told the shepherds they would find the Savior lying in a “manger.” What is that?

5. The wise men offered gifts of gold, frankincense and _____.

6. What king ordered the death of all children under the age of 2 in Bethlehem?

Ph.D. level

7. To where did Mary take Jesus to keep him safe?

8. Jesus and his family returned to this hometown of Mary and Joseph, where Jesus spent his boyhood.

Answers: 1. Gabriel. 2. Bethlehem. 3. Strips of cloth wrapped around a newborn infant to hold its legs and arms still. 4. A trough or an open box in which feed for livestock is placed. 5. Myrrh. 6. King Herod of Judea. 7. Egypt. 8. Nazareth.

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