Easley Union Missionary Baptist Church Christmas Story Bible Quiz Bible Study Wednesday, December 17, 2014

What city was Jesus born? City of David Bethlehem Nazareth Jerusalem Galilee

“…Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass…” Luke 2:11 “For there is born to you this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:15 “…Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass…”

2. Approximately how old was Jesus when the 2. Approximately how old was Jesus when the wise men (Magi) from the east arrived with their gifts? 1 week old 2 months old 3 months old 2 years old

Matthew 2:11 And when they had come into the house, they saw they young child with Mary His mother… Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men.

3. Who visited Jesus on the night of His birth? Shepherds Magi / Wise Men The little drummer boy Both A and B All of the above

Luke 2:16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.

4. Which prophet foretold the birth of Jesus with these. words 4. Which prophet foretold the birth of Jesus with these words? - "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Jeremiah Isaiah Ezekiel Malachi Psalms

Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold the virgin shall conceived and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”

5. Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus? A Roman census was being taken and they were required to go to their hometown to register. Because Jerusalem was too crowded. Bethlehem was were Mary’s family was. Because they were following a star. All of the above

3 And everyone went to their own town to register. Luke 2:1,3 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

6. What baby was born to a relative of Mary's, 6. What baby was born to a relative of Mary's, about six months before the birth of Jesus? Matthew James John Paul Luke

Luke 1:11-13 11 While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar. 12 Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he saw him. 13 But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John. Luke 1:26-28 34 Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” 35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. 36 What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month. 

7. Who plotted to kill the baby Jesus? Pontius Pilot King Herod     7. Who plotted to kill the baby Jesus? Pontius Pilot King Herod The Pharisees Caesar Augustus The Sanhedrin Council

Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men.

The Messiah; the Savior of the World. The Anti-Christ     8. Who is Jesus? The Messiah; the Savior of the World. The Anti-Christ The Greatest Gentile Priest Both A and B All of the above No scripture for this one. Explain each option and why it does or does not fit.

9. Why did the shepherds go looking for Jesus?     9. Why did the shepherds go looking for Jesus? They heard Mary and Joseph might need some help. They had been following a star for days. An angel appeared to them out in the fields and announced the birth of the Messiah. They knew he was in a manger and needed swaddling clothes

Luke 2:15-16 15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.

10. When Mary told Joseph she was pregnant, what did he do?     10. When Mary told Joseph she was pregnant, what did he do? He threw a party. He considered breaking the engagement quietly. He took a nap. Left her and told his parents None of the above

Matthew 1:19 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.

    11. Which two of the four Gospels make no mention of the birth of Christ? Matthew and Mark Luke and Mark John and Luke Mark and John No scripture with this. Just explain how we started with December 25.

12. What city Joseph was originally from? Bethlehem Nazareth Hebron     12. What city Joseph was originally from? Bethlehem Nazareth Hebron Jerusalem  None of the above

Luke 2:1-5 1And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.

“There is no room in the inn.” “I have a stable you can use.”     13. What does the Bible say that the innkeeper said to Mary and Joseph? “There is no room in the inn.” “I have a stable you can use.” “Come back later and I should have some vacancies.” Both A and B None of the above Christmas Story Bible Quiz (EUMBC) 12.18.13

Luke 2:6-7 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Stable for domestic animals Wooden hay storage bin Feeding trough Barn     14. What is a manger? Stable for domestic animals Wooden hay storage bin Feeding trough Barn

A manger is a feeder trough that is made of carved stone, wood, or metal construction and is used to hold food for animals (as in a stable).

15. Jesus is also called Immanuel, which means… Jesus saves King     15. Jesus is also called Immanuel, which means… Jesus saves King God with us Son of God Holy One The bible does not give any reference to any animals. It is assumed that there were animals near Mary and Joseph seeing that Jesus was born in a manger and a manger is a feeding trough. Therefore either animals were there or used to be there.

Matthew 1:23 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

    16. Who saw the star in the east? Shepherds Mary and Joseph Three kings Wise Men / Magi All of the above

Matthew 2:1-2 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

17. What did the angels say/sing? “Glory to God in the highest, etc.” “Alleluia” “Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given” “Joy the world, the Lord is come” “Glory to the newborn King”

Luke 2:13-14 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

18. In Matthew, what does “wise men” or “Magi” refer to? Men of the educated class Eastern kings Men who studied the stars Sages

Matthew 2:1-2 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

19. How many wise men came to see Jesus? 3 6 9 12 We don’t know

Matthew 2:1-2, 11 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

20. Where did the wise men find Jesus? In a manger In a stable In Jerusalem In a house None of the above

Matthew 2:11 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

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Next Bible Study Wednesday, January 7, 2014 12 Noon & 6:45 pm Christmas Program Sunday, December 21 – 11 am New Year’s Eve Service Wednesday, December 31 – 7:00 PM