The Birth of Jesus: 10 Bible Quiz Questions and Answers

The Son of God was born in a stable in Bethlehem. Angels sang to shepherds, wise men followed a star, and God's promise of a Saviour came true.

Here are 10 Bible quiz questions on The Birth of Jesus, with the answers and Bible references at the end. Use them for Sabbath School, youth meetings, family worship or personal study.

Questions

1. Which angel was sent to Mary?
   A) Michael
   B) Gabriel
   C) Raphael
   D) Uriel
2. In which city did Mary live when the angel came?
   A) Bethlehem
   B) Jerusalem
   C) Nazareth
   D) Capernaum
3. Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem?
   A) To visit relatives
   B) To flee from Herod
   C) For the Passover
   D) To be taxed (registered), by Caesar Augustus's decree
4. Why was Jesus laid in a manger?
   A) There was no room for them in the inn
   B) It was the custom
   C) To hide Him
   D) The shepherds asked them to
5. Who first heard the good news from angels?
   A) Wise men
   B) Shepherds keeping watch over their flock
   C) The priests
   D) King Herod
6. What sign were the shepherds given?
   A) A star over Jerusalem
   B) A rainbow
   C) A babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger
   D) A dove
7. What led the wise men?
   A) An angel
   B) A dream
   C) A prophet
   D) A star
8. What gifts did the wise men bring?
   A) Gold, frankincense and myrrh
   B) Silver, oil and wine
   C) Bread, fish and honey
   D) Lambs and doves
9. Which prophet foretold that the Ruler of Israel would come from Bethlehem?
   A) Isaiah
   B) Micah
   C) Jeremiah
   D) Malachi
10. Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape Herod?
    A) Nazareth
    B) Babylon
    C) Egypt
    D) Damascus

Answers

1. B) Gabriel (Luke 1:26)
2. C) Nazareth (Luke 1:26-27)
3. D) To be taxed (registered), by Caesar Augustus's decree (Luke 2:1-4)
4. A) There was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:7)
5. B) Shepherds keeping watch over their flock (Luke 2:8-11)
6. C) A babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger (Luke 2:12)
7. D) A star (Matthew 2:2, 9)
8. A) Gold, frankincense and myrrh (Matthew 2:11)
9. B) Micah (Micah 5:2)
10. C) Egypt (Matthew 2:13-14)