- 1. The birth and early life of Jesus are foundational elements of the Christian faith, believed to have occurred in the town of Bethlehem around 4 to 6 B.C. According to the New Testament, Jesus was born to Mary, a young virgin who was engaged to Joseph, a humble carpenter. The miraculous conception is described as being the result of the Holy Spirit's intervention, marking the beginning of Jesus's life as the son of God and the awaited Messiah. The nativity narrative includes the extraordinary circumstances surrounding his birth, such as the lack of accommodation in the inns of Bethlehem, leading Mary and Joseph to seek refuge in a stable where Jesus was laid in a manger. The event was heralded by angels and was celebrated by shepherds who were visited by celestial beings announcing the good news of great joy for all people. Furthermore, the arrival of wise men, guided by a star, signifies the recognition of Jesus's importance across different cultures, as they brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In the following years, Jesus's family fled to Egypt to escape King Herod’s decree to kill all male infants, a harrowing event that showcased the peril surrounding his early life. Eventually, they returned to Nazareth, where Jesus grew in strength and wisdom, nurturing his identity and purpose while living a life of simplicity and obedience in a modest home that would shape his foundational years and prepare him for his public ministry.
Where was Jesus born?
A) Capernaum
B) Bethlehem
C) Nazareth
D) Jerusalem
- 2. Who was Jesus' mother?
A) Martha
B) Elizabeth
C) Anna
D) Mary
- 3. Which king sought to kill Jesus as a baby?
A) Caesar
B) Pilate
C) Herod
D) Antipas
- 4. What gift did the Magi bring to Jesus?
A) Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
B) Silver and spices
C) Incense and wine
D) Clothes and food
- 5. Where did Joseph and Mary flee to escape Herod?
A) Capernaum
B) Jerusalem
C) Egypt
D) Galilee
- 6. In which town did Jesus grow up?
A) Bethlehem
B) Jericho
C) Capernaum
D) Nazareth
- 7. Who was Jesus' earthly father?
A) Joseph
B) Jacob
C) Zechariah
D) Simon
- 8. Who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary?
A) A prophet
B) Angel Gabriel
C) Angel Michael
D) Elizabeth
- 9. What was the first public event mentioned about Jesus?
A) His baptism
B) His first miracle
C) His sermon on the mount
D) His presentation at the temple
- 10. Which prophecy relates to the virgin birth of Jesus?
A) Isaiah 9:6
B) Isaiah 7:14
C) Micah 5:2
D) Jeremiah 31:15
- 11. At what age did Jesus stay behind in the temple?
A) 12
B) 8
C) 15
D) 10
- 12. Who was the prophetess who recognized Jesus in the temple?
A) Miriam
B) Anna
C) Ruth
D) Deborah
- 13. What was the name of the place where Jesus was laid after his birth?
A) A bed
B) A manger
C) A stable
D) A crib
- 14. Who was prophesied to be the forerunner of Jesus?
A) Isaiah
B) John the Baptist
C) Moses
D) Elijah
- 15. Which feast were Jesus' parents attending when he was lost in Jerusalem?
A) The Passover
B) The Feast of Pentecost
C) The Day of Atonement
D) The Feast of Tabernacles
- 16. Who visited Jesus after his birth, bringing gifts?
A) Magi/Wise Men
B) Pharisees
C) Shepherds
D) Disciples
- 17. What guided the Wise Men to Jesus?
A) A cloud
B) A star
C) A prophecy
D) A voice
- 18. What character is noted for recognizing Jesus in the temple?
A) Anna
B) Simeon
C) Moses
D) Zachariah
- 19. What event marked the beginning of Jesus' public ministry?
A) His teaching in Nazareth
B) His baptism by John the Baptist
C) His visit to the temple at 12
D) His birth
- 20. What was included in the story of Jesus' early life?
A) His teaching in the synagogue
B) His public ministry
C) The flight to Egypt
D) His parables
- 21. What was the first public miracle of Jesus?
A) Healing a blind man
B) Walking on water
C) Turning water into wine
D) Feeding the 5000
- 22. How old was Jesus when he was presented at the temple?
A) 40 days
B) 12 years
C) 30 years
D) 1 year
- 23. Who was the Roman emperor during Jesus' birth?
A) Tiberius
B) Nero
C) Caligula
D) Augustus
- 24. What was Joseph's occupation?
A) Shepherd
B) Carpenter
C) Stone Mason
D) Fisherman
- 25. What was the main purpose of Jesus’ early life?
A) To grow in wisdom and prepare for ministry
B) To become a teacher
C) To perform miracles
D) To lead an army
- 26. What prophecy spoke of Bethlehem as the birthplace?
A) Micah 5:2
B) Zachariah 9:9
C) Daniel 7:13
D) Isaiah 9:2
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