1. Fact Vs. Fiction Family Worship Center Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhD

2. CHRISTMAS QUIZ Fact Vs. Fiction
“How much do you know about Christmas?
From ebibleteacher and adapted by Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer

3. 1. The name of the mother of Jesus was:
Martha
Mary
Eve
Deborah

4. 1. The name of the mother of Jesus was:
1. Mary Matthew 1:18 "18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.”

5. 2. Jesus was born in what town?
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Bethlehem
New York

6. 2. Jesus was born in what town?
2. Bethlehem Matthew 2:1 "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, . . .”

7. 3. Joseph was a:
Carpenter
Doctor
Engineer
Fisherman

8. 3. Joseph was a:
Carpenter Matthew 13:55 "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary, . . .”

9. 4. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn?
It was too expensive
There was no inn
There was no room
None of the above

10. 4. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn?
There was no room. Luke 2:7 " because there was no room for them in the inn.”

11. 5. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem?
Colt
Mary rode a donkey and Joseph walked
Wagon
Who knows?

12. 5. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem?
5. We don’t know. The Bible doesn't say. Some suppose that she rode something since she was so far along in her pregnancy.

13. 6. After being born, Jesus was placed in a:
Basket
Manger
Pile of hay
On the back of a donkey

14. 6. After being born, Jesus was placed in a:
6. Manger. Luke 2:7 "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”

15. 7. A manger is a:
Stable
Feeding trough
Wooden table
Barn

16. 7. A manger is a:
7. Feeding Trough. It comes from a Greek word that means "to eat".

17. 8. Which animals does the Bible say were housed in the stable?
Cows, donkeys, sheep
Lions, tigers and bears
Goats, sheep and cows
The Bible doesn’t say.

18. 8. Which animals does the Bible say were housed in the stable?
8. The Bible doesn't say.

19. 9. From what area were the three kings that visited Jesus?
The west
The east
The orient
None of the above

20. 9. From what area were the three kings that visited Jesus?
9. None of the above. 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,”

21. 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

22. 10. What sign were the shepherds told to look for by the angel?
10. None of the Above. Luke 2:12 "And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”

23. 11. With what words did the heavenly host of angels praise God?
"Joy to the World, the Lord is Come”
"Glory, Glory, Hallelujah”
"King of Kings and Lord of Lords”
"Glory to God in the highest,”

24. 11. With what words did the heavenly host of angels praise God?
11. Glory to God... Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Most of these other songs were written long after Christ died.

25. 12. What is frankincense? A form of gold An incense from a tree
A jewel
None of the above.

26. 12. What is frankincense?
12. A valuable incense made from the sap of a tree

27. 13. What is myrrh? A musical instrument A spice used for burial
A valuable wine
None of the above

28. 13. What is myrrh?
13. A valuable spice sometimes used in burials. John 19: "And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight 40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury”

29. 14. How many wise men came to see Jesus?
One
Two
Three
The Bible doesn’t say

30. 14. How many wise men came to see Jesus?
14. No one knows, but more than one. Some SUPPOSE that there were three since there were three gifts, but that is just a guess. Matthew 2:1 "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,”

31. 15. What does "wise men" most likely refer to?
Lawyers
Astronomers
Priests
Doctors

32. 15. What does "wise men" most likely refer to?
15. Astronomers. See most any commentary. Star gazers could often navigate, predict the times for best planting, knew math, astronomy and calendar systems. They were very important in agricultural societies.

33. 16. The wise men met Jesus in a:
Manger.
Castle.
Stable.
House.

34. 16. The wise men met Jesus in a:
16. House. Matthew 2:11 "And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”

35. 17. Who told Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem?
An angel
Caesar Augustus.
Herod
No one told them to go.

36. 17. Who told Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem?
17. Caesar Augustus. Luke 2:1, 4 "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)”

37. 18. The child Jesus went to Egypt:
To meet pharaoh
Because Joseph was told in a dream to take him
Joseph did not take Jesus to Egypt
None of the above

38. 18. The child Jesus went to Egypt:
18. Joseph was told in a dream to do it. Matthew 2:13 "And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”

39. 19. According to the Bible, the little drummer boy met Jesus:
When Jesus was in the manger
At a house
When Jesus was about two years old
None of the above

40. 19. According to the Bible, the little drummer boy met Jesus:
19. None of the above. The story of a drummer boy meeting Jesus is not in the Bible.

41. 20. In which books do we find the story of Jesus’ birth
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John

42. 20. In which books do we find the story of Jesus’ birth:
20. Matthew and Luke only. Mark and John to not talk about the birth of Jesus.

43. 21. The date of December 25th for Christmas came from...
Roman Sol Invictus
Other Pagan holiday
A German holiday
The conception of Jesus at Passover

44. 21. The date of December 25th for Christmas came from...
21. The Conception of Jesus at Passover. See last week’s message. Contrary to the false info spred today, the Christmas date of December 25th has NOTHING to do with a pagan holiday. The date was known BEFORE Sol Invictus. Tertullian in 200A.D. (74 years before Sol Invictus) shared the calculation of conception from lunar to Solar calendar – Nisan 14 = March 25th. 9 months to the day later is Dec. 25th. The Asian/Mid East early church celebrated the conception. African/Western the birth.

45. Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 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.

46. Matthew 1:18-25
20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

47. Matthew 1:18-25
22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 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.”

48. Matthew 1:18-25
24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.

49. Part One: The Real People in Real Christmas Story

53. Part Two: The Legends of The Real Christmas Story

54. The Santa vs. The Jesus Christmas?

55. Saint Nicholas was a bishop in Greece in the 4th Century.

56. The Santa vs. The Jesus Christmas?
Saint Nicholas ~ bishop in Greece in the 4th Century.
Gave gifts to poor children ~Patron Saint of Children ~Dec. 6th.
The Protestant Reformation came; Luther and Calvin etc. said we no longer venerate saints.

57. The Santa vs. The Jesus Christmas?
What about Saint Nicholas Day? In Germany they moved it to Christmas Eve and instead of waiting for St. Nicholas they were then waiting for the Christ Child. In German, Christ Child was “Christ kindl” which in English became Kris Kringle.

58. The Santa vs. The Jesus Christmas?
Saint Nicholas & Protestant Reformation
Germans - “Christ Child” = Kris Kringle. (So what about the Dutch?)
The Dutch pronounced Saint Nicholas “Sinter klaas.” So, the Dutch kids are running around New York City saying, “Sinter klaas is coming. Sinter klaas is coming.” People thought they were saying “Santa Klaus.”

59. The Santa vs. The Jesus Christmas?
So the Germans were waiting for “Kris Kringle” (The Christ Child) and the Dutch Sinter Klaas, ie Santa Claus (St. Nicholas).

60. The Santa vs. The Jesus Christmas?
Who is Santa really? The honoring of Saint Nicholas, a man who loved Jesus so much that he gave away everything he had to help people in need.

61. The Santa vs. The Jesus Christmas?
Kids need to understand the real meaning of Santa represents giving to others because we love Jesus, and Kris Kringle is just poorly spoken German remembering the “Christ Child”

62. The Santa vs. The Jesus Christmas?
Psychologist Dr. James Dobson cautions that by age 5 you need to clarify between fun fantasy and reality. “Santa” can be fun, but confusing to child. Use wisdom and caution and teach truth.

63. The Santa vs. The Jesus Christmas?
Explain the story and give the REAL account by reading the Bible on Christmas Eve/Day
before opening presents.

64. Mistaken Legends of Christmas?
“The Little Drummer Boy” is NOT in the Bible.
(originally known as "Carol of the Drum") was written in 1941 by Katherine Kennicott Davis.

65. Part Three: The Lost of the Real Christmas Story

66. God isn’t lost; people are.

67. “Human beings lose a lot when they aren’t connected to God; We lose our direction, God’s protection, our potential, our happiness, and our future home in Heaven — just to name a few. But there’s one thing we don’t lose: our value.” RW

68. Being called “Lost” is NOT a put-down

69. “Some people believe calling someone spiritually lost is a put-down
“Some people believe calling someone spiritually lost is a put-down. But it’s not. It’s actually a great compliment to be called spiritually lost. There’s a difference between losing something and misplacing something. If I misplace something, it means it wasn’t important to me. But if I lose it, it’s valuable enough for me to try to find it. You misplace a bobby pin; you lose your glasses.” RW

70. “Jesus loved lost people. He loved spending time with them
“Jesus loved lost people. He loved spending time with them. He went to their parties. From the Gospels it is obvious that Jesus enjoyed being with seekers far more than being with religious leaders. He was called the “friend of sinners.” (Luke 7:34)”.

71. Your place in Christmas is either as the lost or seeking them out.

72. The Lost Need… To know there is a rescuer…
To know that Jesus understands your deepest needs.
To connect with their Heavenly Father.

73. Your place in Christmas is either as the lost or seeking them out.