CHRISTMAS QUIZ… (there may be prizes)

• Which Gospel does not include the birth of Jesus?  (extra point: where does the story start?_________)
  • Matthew
  • Mark
  • Luke
  • John
• Who was born first, Jesus or John the Baptist?
  • Jesus
  • John the Baptist
• How are John the Baptist and Jesus related?
  • Step-brothers
  • Neighbors
  • Cousins
  • BFFs
• What were the names of John the Baptist’s parents?  (extra point: In which Gospel?_______)
  • Sonny & Cher
  • Ole & Lena
  • Zechariah & Elizabeth
  • Abraham & Sarah
• What were the names of Jesus’ parents?
  • Zeus & Hera
  • Lady Gaga & Jay-Z
  • Joseph & Mary
  • Joseph & Martha
• In which Gospel does the angel visit Joseph?  (extra point:  How did the angel visit Joseph? _______)
  • Matthew
  • Mark
  • Luke
  • John 
• In which Gospel does the angel visit Mary?
  • Matthew
  • Mark
  • Luke
  • John
• What did the angel say to the shepherds?  (extra point: in which Gospel? ________)
  • “You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why: Jesus is coming to town!”
  • “Wake up!  Take these diapers to Mary and Joseph, now!”
  • “Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”
• How many wise men visited Jesus?  (extra point: Which Gospel, what chapter? _________)
• • Three
  • One
  • Thirteen
  • The Bible doesn’t say
• Who did they think Jesus was?
  • He was the Son of God.
  • He was a famous musician.
  • He was the king of the Jews.
  • He was a space alien
• How did the wise men find Jesus?
  • They followed the map.
  • They followed their GPS.
  • They followed a star.
  • They followed Lassie.
• The word for wise men is “magi.”  What are magi?
  • Magicians
  • Jewish Ninjas
  • Astrologers
  • Kings
• What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?
  • Gold, frankfurters, and mustard
  • Gold, Frankenstein, and Marshmallows
  • Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
  • Two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree
• Bonus Points:  What do the three gifts signify?
  • Gold: ______________________________
  • Frankincense: _______________________________
  • Myrrh: _______________________________
• Which Gospel tells the Christmas story by saying, “the Word became flesh and lived among us”?
  • Matthew
  • Mark
  • Luke
  • John
• Where was Jesus born?
  • Nazareth
  • Jerusalem
  • Bethlehem
  • Galilee

May you all have a very merry and joyous Christmas!