The Birth of Jesus Bible Quiz

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1. Which angel was sent to Mary?A) Michael · B) Gabriel · C) Raphael · D) Uriel

   Gabriel (Luke 1:26)

2. In which city did Mary live when the angel came?A) Bethlehem · B) Jerusalem · C) Nazareth · D) Capernaum

   Nazareth (Luke 1:26-27)

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

   To be taxed (registered), by Caesar Augustus's decree (Luke 2:1-4)

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

   There was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:7)

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

   Shepherds keeping watch over their flock (Luke 2:8-11)

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

   A babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger (Luke 2:12)

7. What led the wise men?A) An angel · B) A dream · C) A prophet · D) A star

   A star (Matthew 2:2, 9)

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

   Gold, frankincense and myrrh (Matthew 2:11)

9. Which prophet foretold that the Ruler of Israel would come from Bethlehem?A) Isaiah · B) Micah · C) Jeremiah · D) Malachi

   Micah (Micah 5:2)

10. Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape Herod?A) Nazareth · B) Babylon · C) Egypt · D) Damascus

    Egypt (Matthew 2:13-14)