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Bible Quiz: The Birth of Jesus


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1) Who was king of Judea at the time Jesus was born?

David

Herod

Nero

Solomon


2) Jesus was born in a stable where animals were kept because the inn was full when Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, and they couldn't find any other accommodation.

Why did Mary wrap Jesus in bands of cloth known as "swaddling clothes" ?

It had been prophesied that the Messiah would be wrapped in swaddling clothes.

It was a sign of greatness, reserved for prophets and kings.

Mary and Joseph could not afford any other clothing for Jesus.

It was a duty to wrap babies in swaddling clothes to ensure proper growth.


3) What did Mary use as a crib for baby Jesus?

A feeding trough for animals

A watering trough for animals

A cot made of straw from the stable

A crib borrowed from the innkeeper


4) Why did God arrange for His Son Jesus to be born in a stable instead of in splendor, like a king?

It served to hide Jesus from the king's soldiers who were trying to find and kill Him.

It served to deceive Satan into thinking Jesus was not really God's Son.

It showed that wealth and power are not really important.

It showed that God can make a king even of a baby born in a stable.


5) Which Bible books tell about Jesus' birth?

Matthew and Mark

Matthew and Luke

Mark and John

Luke and John