Christmas Bible Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Which set lists the gifts presented by the Magi in Matthew 2?
Silver, incense, and linen
Gold, spices, and precious stones
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Bread, wine, and olive oil
2. Which sign were the shepherds told would identify the child?
He would be beneath a brightly shining star
He would be held by a priest from Jerusalem
He would be wearing a small crown
He would be wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger
3. In Matthew 1, what did Joseph initially decide to do after learning that Mary was pregnant?
Ask the religious leaders to judge the matter publicly
Proceed immediately with the marriage celebration
Travel to Bethlehem to consult Mary's relatives
End the relationship quietly to avoid exposing her publicly
4. A nativity display shows exactly three crowned kings visiting Jesus. Which detail is actually stated in Matthew 2?
There were exactly three visitors
The visitors were kings from three named countries
They were Magi who presented three kinds of gifts; their number and royal status are not stated
They arrived at the manger on the night Jesus was born
5. Which statement best summarizes the message proclaimed by the heavenly host in Luke 2?
Wisdom belongs to those who seek the child
Glory to God in heaven and peace among those on whom his favor rests
The kingdom will immediately replace every earthly empire
All people must travel to Bethlehem to worship
6. According to Luke 1, which angel told Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?
Michael
An unnamed angel
Raphael
Gabriel
7. Herod asked the chief priests and teachers of the law where the Messiah was expected to be born. What answer did they give?
Nazareth in Galilee
Jerusalem in Judea
Hebron in Judea
Bethlehem in Judea
8. Why does Luke say Joseph went from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the registration?
He belonged to the house and family line of David
A prophet had personally instructed him to move there
Mary's parents lived there and requested his help
The Roman governor required every family to visit Jerusalem first
9. Which statement from John 1 most directly expresses the incarnation celebrated at Christmas?
The light shines in the darkness
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us
The law was given through Moses
In the beginning was the Word
10. Based on Luke 2, why was the newborn Jesus laid in a manger?
The shepherds had prepared it as a ceremonial cradle
Joseph was following a custom for firstborn sons
No lodging or guest space was available for them
Herod had prohibited births inside homes
11. What guided the visitors from the east toward the place where Jesus was?
A star they had observed
A messenger sent by Joseph
A pillar of fire
A procession of shepherds
12. How did the Magi avoid helping Herod locate Jesus?
They gave Herod the name of a different town
They returned to their country by another route after being warned in a dream
They stayed in Bethlehem until Herod died
They traveled to Egypt with Joseph's family
13. After the Magi departed, what warning did Joseph receive in a dream?
Take Jesus to the temple and remain there
Send Mary to Elizabeth's home in the hill country
Take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt
Return immediately to Bethlehem for another registration
14. In Matthew's account, who came from the east seeking the one born king of the Jews?
Magi
Shepherds
Roman officials
Temple musicians
15. When the angel appeared to the shepherds in Luke 2, what reassurance came first?
Do not be afraid
Return to your homes
Prepare the way of the Lord
Keep these events secret
16. After visiting Jesus, how did the shepherds respond according to Luke 2?
They remained with the family until the visitors from the east arrived
They shared what they had been told and returned glorifying and praising God
They returned silently because the angel had forbidden them to speak
They went to Jerusalem and reported directly to the priests