Christmas Quiz Answers
1. Joseph was a direct descendant of King David.
The correct answer is True.
Matthew 1:16-17 - And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.
2. The circumstances of Jesus' birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. The correct answer is True.
Matthew 1:21-23 - And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
3. Mary was living in Nazareth when the angel Gabriel appeared to her.
The correct answer is True.
Luke 1:26-27 - And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
4. Mary was first troubled by Gabriel's greeting.
The correct answer is True.
Luke 1:29-31 - And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS
5. After Gabriel delivered his message, Mary went to see Elizabeth.
The correct answer is True.
Luke 1:39-40 - And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
6. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months.
The correct answer is True.
Luke 1:56 - And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
7. When Joseph found out Mary was pregnant, he decided to put her away privately.
The correct answer is True.
Matthew 1:18-19 - Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
8. An angel told Joseph to take Mary as his wife.
The correct answer is True.
Matthew 1:20-21 - But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
9. During the census, descendants of David had to go to Bethlehem.
The correct answer is True.
Luke 2:4-5 - 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:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
10. After Jesus was born, he was placed in an animal's feeding trough.
The correct answer is True.
Luke 2:6-7 - And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 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.
11. The first to hear of Jesus' birth were magistrates from Jerusalem.
The correct answer is False.
Luke 2:8-10 - And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
12. The angel commanded the shepherds to go worship Jesus.
The correct answer is False.
Luke 2:10-14 - And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
13. The shepherds immediately went to see Jesus.
The correct answer is True.
Luke 2:15-16 - And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
14. Jesus was given his name when he was born.
The correct answer is False.
Luke 2:21 - And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
15. Joseph and Mary devoutly followed the Law.
The correct answer is True.
Luke 2:22-24 - And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
16. Three wise men from the east came to find Jesus.
The correct answer is False.
Matthew 2:1-2 - 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, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
17. When the wise men told Herod about Jesus, all of Jerusalem was troubled.
The correct answer is True.
Matthew 2:3 - When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
18. It was prophesied that Jesus would be born in the region of Judea.
The correct answer is True.
Matthew 2:4-6 - And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
19. Herod told the wise men he wanted to worship Jesus when they found him.
The correct answer is True.
Matthew 2:7-8 - Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
20. The star the wise men were following stopped over the stable where Jesus was born.
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The correct answer is False.
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.
21. God told the wise men to go home by a different route.
The correct answer is True.
Matthew 2:12 - And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
22. After the wise men left, an angel told Joseph to escape to Nazareth.
The correct answer is False.
Matthew 2:13-14 - 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. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
23. Herod gave an order to kill all the boys under age 10 in Bethlehem.
The correct answer is False.
Matthew 2:16-18 - Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
24. After Herod died, an angel told Mary to go back to Israel.
The correct answer is False.
Matthew 2:19-20 - But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.
25. Jesus came into the world to bring judgment.
The correct answer is False.
John 3:16-17 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.