What did Mary wrap her first born in?
She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger
Why did Mary wrap her baby in clothes and placed him in a manger?
No guest room was available
When did an angel appear to the shepherds?
When the shepherds were keeping watch of their flocks at night
What did the angel tell the shepherds?
The angel told the shepherds to not be afraid. He brings them good news that will cause great joy for all the people. The angel said that a savior has been born to them. He is the Messiah, he will find a baby wrapped in cloths lying in a manger.
What were the reactions of the Shepherds when an angel appeared to them?
They were terrified
What were people’s reaction to the shepherd’s spreading of the word?
They were amazed
What did the shepherds do when they returned?
They glorified, and praised God for all the things they had heard and seen
What was Mary’s reaction concerning what the Shepherds told?
Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart
On which day was Jesus circumcised and named?
8th day
When did Mary and Joseph take Jesus to present to the Lord?
WHen the time came for the purification rites reqired by the Law of Moses
What and how many was the animalt hat was offered as a sacrifice when Jesus was presented in the Temple?
a pair of doves or two young pigeons
What was Simeon waiting for?
The consolation of Israel
What did the Holy Spririt reveal to Simeon?
He would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah
What did Simeon do to the child Jesus?
Simeon took him in his arms and praised God
What did Simeon say about the child?
Simeon said that the child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a soul will pierce your own soul too.
Who was Anna?
A prophetess, daughter of Penuel
What did the prophet Anna do?
gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
Why was Jesus’s parents went to Jerusalem every year?
For the Festival of the Passover
When the Festival of Passover was over and Jesus’ parents were returning home, what did Jesus do?
Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem
Was Jesus’ parents aware that Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem?
No
What was Jesus doing when his parents found him in the temple courts in Jerusalem after 3 days?
Jesus was sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
How did everyone who heard Jesus in the temple courts react?
They were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
How did Jesus parents react when they found him at the temple courts?
They were ashtonished
What did Jesus parents say when they found him at the temple courts?
‘Son why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.’