Christmas Bible Trivia Questions and Answers

Promised long before

1. 1.Isaiah 9:6 says He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and what?

   1. ASon of David
   2. BLord of Hosts
   3. CPrince of Peace
   4. DKing of Kings
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   C. Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6

   For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

   — Isaiah 9:6 (BSB)

2. 2.According to John 1:14, what did the Word become?

   1. ALight
   2. BA king
   3. CA lamb
   4. DFlesh
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   D. Flesh John 1:14

   The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

   — John 1:14 (BSB)

3. 3.In which book is it written, “Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel”?

   1. AJeremiah
   2. BIsaiah
   3. CMalachi
   4. DMicah
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   B. Isaiah Isaiah 7:14

   Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

   — Isaiah 7:14 (BSB)

Zechariah and Elizabeth

1. 4.Who was the father of John the Baptist?

   1. AAlphaeus
   2. BZechariah
   3. CZebedee
   4. DSimeon
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   B. Zechariah Luke 1:13

   But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

   — Luke 1:13 (BSB)

2. 5.Which priest was unable to speak until the angel’s words came true?

   1. ASimeon
   2. BAnnas
   3. CEli
   4. DZechariah
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   D. Zechariah Luke 1:20

   And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”

   — Luke 1:20 (BSB)

3. 6.What did Zechariah write on a tablet when he was asked to name his son?

   1. AHis name is Samuel
   2. BHis name is John
   3. CHis name is Zechariah
   4. DHis name is Elijah
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   B. His name is John Luke 1:63

   Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.

   — Luke 1:63 (BSB)

4. 7.What was Zechariah chosen by lot to do in the temple when the angel appeared?

   1. ABurn incense
   2. BOffer a lamb
   3. CLight the lampstand
   4. DRead the scroll
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   A. Burn incense Luke 1:9

   He was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

   — Luke 1:9 (BSB)

Mary, Joseph and the angel

1. 8.What name did the angel tell Mary to give her son?

   1. ASamuel
   2. BDavid
   3. CJesus
   4. DJohn
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   C. Jesus Luke 1:31

   Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.

   — Luke 1:31 (BSB)

2. 9.Who was Mary pledged to be married to?

   1. ASimeon
   2. BJoseph
   3. CZechariah
   4. DJoachim
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   B. Joseph Matthew 1:18

   This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.

   — Matthew 1:18 (BSB)

3. 10.Which angel did God send to Mary in Nazareth?

   1. ARaphael
   2. BMichael
   3. CUriel
   4. DGabriel
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   D. Gabriel Luke 1:26

   In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,

   — Luke 1:26 (BSB)

4. 11.Which relative of Mary had a son in her old age?

   1. AMartha
   2. BAnna
   3. CElizabeth
   4. DSalome
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   C. Elizabeth Luke 1:36

   Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.

   — Luke 1:36 (BSB)

5. 12.What does the name Immanuel mean?

   1. AThe anointed one
   2. BSon of the Most High
   3. CGod with us
   4. DPrince of peace
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   C. God with us Matthew 1:23

   “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

   — Matthew 1:23 (BSB)

6. 13.In which town did Mary live when the angel came to her?

   1. ACapernaum
   2. BJerusalem
   3. CBethlehem
   4. DNazareth
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   D. Nazareth Luke 1:26-27

   In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.

   — Luke 1:26-27 (BSB)

7. 14.How did Joseph learn that Mary’s child was from the Holy Spirit?

   1. AAn angel told him in a dream
   2. BMary’s parents told him
   3. CHe read it in a scroll
   4. DA prophet came to his door
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   A. An angel told him in a dream Matthew 1:20

   But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

   — Matthew 1:20 (BSB)

8. 15.Why was the baby to be named Jesus, according to the angel?

   1. AHe will be born in Bethlehem
   2. BHe will save His people from their sins
   3. CHe will be a great king like David
   4. DHe will build a new temple
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   B. He will save His people from their sins Matthew 1:21

   She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”

   — Matthew 1:21 (BSB)

9. 16.What did Elizabeth’s baby do when Mary’s greeting reached her ears?

   1. ACried out
   2. BLay perfectly still
   3. CTurned around
   4. DLeaped for joy
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   D. Leaped for joy Luke 1:44

   For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.

   — Luke 1:44 (BSB)

10. 17.Joseph was of the house of which king?

    1. ASaul
    2. BAhab
    3. CHerod
    4. DDavid
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    D. David Luke 1:27

    To a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.

    — Luke 1:27 (BSB)

Born in Bethlehem

1. 18.Why was baby Jesus laid in a manger?

   1. AThere was no room for them in the inn
   2. BThe shepherds told them to
   3. CIt was warmer there
   4. DTo hide from King Herod
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   A. There was no room for them in the inn Luke 2:7

   And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

   — Luke 2:7 (BSB)

2. 19.Why did Joseph travel to Bethlehem with Mary?

   1. ATo visit Elizabeth
   2. BTo find work
   3. CTo register in the census
   4. DTo hide from King Herod
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   C. To register in the census Luke 2:4-5

   So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

   — Luke 2:4-5 (BSB)

3. 20.What did Mary wrap her newborn Son in?

   1. AA lamb’s wool blanket
   2. BA purple robe
   3. CSwaddling cloths
   4. DA shepherd’s cloak
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   C. Swaddling cloths Luke 2:7

   And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

   — Luke 2:7 (BSB)

4. 21.Which Roman emperor ordered the census that took Joseph to Bethlehem?

   1. AClaudius
   2. BCaesar Augustus
   3. CTiberius
   4. DNero
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   B. Caesar Augustus Luke 2:1

   Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.

   — Luke 2:1 (BSB)

The shepherds

1. 22.Who were keeping watch over their flocks by night when the angel appeared?

   1. AShepherds
   2. BRoman soldiers
   3. CTemple priests
   4. DThe Magi
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   A. Shepherds Luke 2:8

   And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.

   — Luke 2:8 (BSB)

2. 23.What sign did the angel give the shepherds?

   1. AA rainbow over Bethlehem
   2. BA baby wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger
   3. CA lamb without blemish
   4. DA bright star over a stable
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   B. A baby wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger Luke 2:12

   And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

   — Luke 2:12 (BSB)

3. 24.The angel told the shepherds he brought good news of great joy for whom?

   1. AAll the people
   2. BThe king alone
   3. CThe shepherds only
   4. DThe priests
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   A. All the people Luke 2:10

   But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

   — Luke 2:10 (BSB)

4. 25.Where did the angel tell the shepherds the Savior had been born?

   1. AIn the temple courts
   2. BIn Nazareth
   3. CIn the city of David
   4. DIn Egypt
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   C. In the city of David Luke 2:11

   Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

   — Luke 2:11 (BSB)

5. 26.What did the angel call the newborn Savior?

   1. ASon of Abraham
   2. BKing of Rome
   3. CChrist the Lord
   4. DPrince of Egypt
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   C. Christ the Lord Luke 2:11

   Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

   — Luke 2:11 (BSB)

6. 27.What did the great multitude of the heavenly host say as they praised God?

   1. AHosanna to the Son of David
   2. BGlory to God in the highest
   3. CHoly, holy, holy is the LORD
   4. DBlessed is He who comes
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   B. Glory to God in the highest Luke 2:13-14

   And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

   — Luke 2:13-14 (BSB)

7. 28.What did the shepherds do after they had seen the Child?

   1. AThey spread the message about Him
   2. BThey went back to sleep
   3. CThey kept it a secret
   4. DThey followed the star
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   A. They spread the message about Him Luke 2:17

   After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.

   — Luke 2:17 (BSB)

8. 29.What did Mary do with all the things the shepherds said?

   1. AWrote them in a book
   2. BAsked the priests about them
   3. CTreasured them up and pondered them in her heart
   4. DTold everyone in Nazareth
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   C. Treasured them up and pondered them in her heart Luke 2:19

   But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

   — Luke 2:19 (BSB)

9. 30.How did the shepherds go to Bethlehem after the angels left?

   1. AThey rode on camels
   2. BThey went one by one
   3. CThey hurried
   4. DThey waited until morning
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   C. They hurried Luke 2:16

   So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger.

   — Luke 2:16 (BSB)

At the temple: Simeon and Anna

1. 31.What sacrifice did Mary and Joseph come to offer at the temple, as the Law specified?

   1. AA young bull
   2. BA tenth of their grain
   3. CA lamb without blemish
   4. DA pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons
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   D. A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons Luke 2:24

   And to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

   — Luke 2:24 (BSB)

2. 32.The Holy Spirit had told which man he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ?

   1. AZechariah
   2. BEli
   3. CSimeon
   4. DNicodemus
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   C. Simeon Luke 2:25-26

   Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

   — Luke 2:25-26 (BSB)

The Magi

1. 33.In what town was Jesus born?

   1. AJerusalem
   2. BJericho
   3. CNazareth
   4. DBethlehem
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   D. Bethlehem Matthew 2:1

   After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

   — Matthew 2:1 (BSB)

2. 34.Who said, “We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him”?

   1. AThe shepherds
   2. BThe Magi
   3. CKing Herod’s priests
   4. DThe angels
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   B. The Magi Matthew 2:2

   Asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

   — Matthew 2:2 (BSB)

3. 35.From which direction did the Magi come?

   1. AFrom the east
   2. BFrom the west
   3. CFrom Rome
   4. DFrom Egypt
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   A. From the east Matthew 2:1

   After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

   — Matthew 2:1 (BSB)

4. 36.Who was king in Judea when Jesus was born?

   1. ADavid
   2. BPilate
   3. CHerod
   4. DAugustus
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   C. Herod Matthew 2:1

   After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

   — Matthew 2:1 (BSB)

5. 37.What went ahead of the Magi and stopped over the place where the Child was?

   1. AA dove
   2. BA pillar of cloud
   3. CAn angel
   4. DThe star
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   D. The star Matthew 2:9

   After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was.

   — Matthew 2:9 (BSB)

6. 38.What gifts did the Magi give the Child?

   1. AGold, silver and pearls
   2. BFrankincense, spices and oil
   3. CGold, myrrh and wine
   4. DGold, frankincense and myrrh
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   D. Gold, frankincense and myrrh Matthew 2:11

   On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

   — Matthew 2:11 (BSB)

7. 39.Which city did the Magi come to first, asking for the newborn King?

   1. ANazareth
   2. BJerusalem
   3. CBethlehem
   4. DDamascus
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   B. Jerusalem Matthew 2:1

   After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

   — Matthew 2:1 (BSB)

8. 40.How did King Herod react when he heard the Magi’s question?

   1. AHe laughed
   2. BHe fell asleep
   3. CHe was disturbed
   4. DHe was overjoyed
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   C. He was disturbed Matthew 2:3

   When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

   — Matthew 2:3 (BSB)

9. 41.How did the Magi feel when they saw the star?

   1. AThey were afraid
   2. BThey were confused
   3. CThey rejoiced with great delight
   4. DThey wanted to turn back
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   C. They rejoiced with great delight Matthew 2:10

   When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.

   — Matthew 2:10 (BSB)

10. 42.How were the Magi warned not to go back to Herod?

    1. ABy Mary
    2. BIn a dream
    3. CBy a voice from the star
    4. DBy the shepherds
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    B. In a dream Matthew 2:12

    And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route.

    — Matthew 2:12 (BSB)

11. 43.What did Herod tell the Magi to do when they found the Child?

    1. ALeave Him a gift from the king
    2. BBring the Child to Jerusalem
    3. CReport back to him
    4. DKeep it a secret
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    C. Report back to him Matthew 2:8

    And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”

    — Matthew 2:8 (BSB)

12. 44.Whom did Herod ask where the Christ was to be born?

    1. AThe Magi
    2. BThe chief priests and scribes
    3. CThe shepherds
    4. DThe Roman governor
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    B. The chief priests and scribes Matthew 2:4

    And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.

    — Matthew 2:4 (BSB)

Egypt, and home to Nazareth

1. 45.To which country did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape Herod?

   1. AEgypt
   2. BSyria
   3. CBabylon
   4. DPersia
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   A. Egypt Matthew 2:13-14

   When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt,

   — Matthew 2:13-14 (BSB)

2. 46.In which town did Joseph’s family settle when they came back from Egypt?

   1. ACapernaum
   2. BJerusalem
   3. CBethlehem
   4. DNazareth
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   D. Nazareth Matthew 2:23

   And he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”

   — Matthew 2:23 (BSB)

3. 47.When did Joseph leave with the Child and His mother for Egypt?

   1. ABy night
   2. BOn the Sabbath
   3. CAt dawn
   4. DAt noon
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   A. By night Matthew 2:14

   So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt,

   — Matthew 2:14 (BSB)

4. 48.Who was ruling Judea in place of his father Herod, so that Joseph was afraid to go there?

   1. AHerod Antipas
   2. BArchelaus
   3. CCaesar Augustus
   4. DPontius Pilate
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   B. Archelaus Matthew 2:22

   But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,

   — Matthew 2:22 (BSB)

Who said it? A Christmas Bible game

Read the words aloud and let everyone guess who said them. The answer is under each saying.

1. 49.Who said it? “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you”

   1. AZechariah
   2. BElizabeth
   3. CSimeon
   4. DThe angel Gabriel
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   D. The angel Gabriel, to Mary, in Nazareth Luke 1:28

   The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

   — Luke 1:28 (BSB)

2. 50.Who said it? “May it happen to me according to your word”

   1. AMary
   2. BMartha
   3. CAnna
   4. DElizabeth
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   A. Mary, to the angel Gabriel Luke 1:38

   “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

   — Luke 1:38 (BSB)

3. 51.Who said it? “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”

   1. AZechariah
   2. BElizabeth
   3. CAnna
   4. DSimeon
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   B. Elizabeth, to Mary, when she came to visit Luke 1:42

   In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

   — Luke 1:42 (BSB)

4. 52.Who said it? “My soul magnifies the Lord”

   1. AMary
   2. BAnna
   3. CElizabeth
   4. DZechariah
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   A. Mary, while visiting Elizabeth Luke 1:46

   Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,

   — Luke 1:46 (BSB)

5. 53.Who said it? “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people”

   1. ASimeon
   2. BJohn the Baptist
   3. CIsaiah
   4. DAn angel of the Lord
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   D. An angel of the Lord, to shepherds in the fields at night Luke 2:10

   But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

   — Luke 2:10 (BSB)

6. 54.Who said it? “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

   1. AThe Magi
   2. BThe heavenly host
   3. CThe temple priests
   4. DThe shepherds
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   B. The heavenly host, over the fields near Bethlehem Luke 2:14

   “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

   — Luke 2:14 (BSB)

7. 55.Who said it? “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us”

   1. AThe angels
   2. BThe shepherds
   3. CThe Magi
   4. DThe temple priests
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   B. The shepherds, to one another, after the angels left Luke 2:15

   When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

   — Luke 2:15 (BSB)

8. 56.Who said it? “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace”

   1. AZechariah
   2. BJoseph
   3. CSimeon
   4. DNicodemus
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   C. Simeon, holding the baby Jesus in the temple Luke 2:29

   “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

   — Luke 2:29 (BSB)

9. 57.Who said it? “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him”

   1. AKing Herod
   2. BArchelaus
   3. CCaesar Augustus
   4. DThe chief priests
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   A. King Herod, to the Magi, in secret Matthew 2:8

   And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”

   — Matthew 2:8 (BSB)

10. 58.Who said it? “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife”

    1. ASimeon
    2. BElizabeth
    3. CAn angel of the Lord
    4. DZechariah
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    C. An angel of the Lord, to Joseph, in a dream Matthew 1:20

    But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

    — Matthew 1:20 (BSB)

11. 59.Who said it? “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt”

    1. AMary
    2. BSimeon
    3. CThe Magi
    4. DAn angel of the Lord
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    D. An angel of the Lord, to Joseph, in a dream Matthew 2:13

    When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”

    — Matthew 2:13 (BSB)

12. 60.Who said it? “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”

    1. AJesus
    2. BSimeon
    3. CJohn the Baptist
    4. DSamuel
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    A. Jesus, to His parents, at twelve years old Luke 2:49

    “Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”

    — Luke 2:49 (BSB)