Christmas — the True Story — Bible Quiz

Category: Family

Separating tradition from what the Bible actually says

10 questions

1. Was Jesus born on December 25th?
   Answer: The Bible does not give a date
   The date of December 25th is a tradition, not a biblical fact.
2. Where exactly was Jesus born?
   Answer: In a place with a manger
   The Bible mentions a manger, not a stable (Luke 2:7).
3. How many wise men came?
   Answer: The Bible does not say
   We know of 3 gifts but not the number of wise men (Matthew 2:11).
4. Were the wise men at the manger?
   Answer: No, they came later to a house
   The wise men entered the house (Matthew 2:11), not the manger.
5. Who announced the birth to the shepherds?
   Answer: An angel then a heavenly host
   The angel said: I bring you good news (Luke 2:10).
6. What gifts did the wise men bring?
   Answer: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
   They offered gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:11).
7. Why were Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem?
   Answer: For a census
   Caesar had ordered a census (Luke 2:1-4).
8. What does Emmanuel mean?
   Answer: God with us
   Emmanuel = God with us (Matthew 1:23).
9. Where did the family flee after the birth?
   Answer: To Egypt
   Joseph took the child and his mother and departed for Egypt (Matthew 2:14).
10. What does the name Jesus mean?
    Answer: The Lord saves
    You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people (Matthew 1:21).