To whom did the angel Gabriel first announce the birth of Jesus?

Mary. The angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin… and the virgin's name was Mary. (Luke 1:26, KJV)

Who was Mary's cousin, also miraculously with child?

Elizabeth. Elisabeth thy kinswoman… she hath also conceived a son in her old age. (Luke 1:36, KJV)

What did the angel tell Joseph to name the child?

Jesus. Thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21, KJV)

From which town did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?

Nazareth. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem. (Luke 2:4, KJV)

Why did they go to Bethlehem?

For taxation / to be taxed. All went to be taxed, every one into his own city. (Luke 2:3, KJV)

Where was Jesus born, since there was no room at the inn?

A manger. She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7, KJV)

Who were the first to hear the announcement of Jesus' birth?

Shepherds abiding in the field. There were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (Luke 2:8, KJV)

What sign did the angels give the shepherds?

Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (Luke 2:12, KJV)

What guiding sign appeared to the wise men from the east?

A star. We have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. (Matthew 2:2, KJV)

What gifts did the wise men present to Jesus?

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11, KJV)

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Christmas Bible Quiz — The Nativity Flashcards

Flip-card practice with King James verse references. Click the card to reveal the answer.

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Q1. To whom did the angel Gabriel first announce the birth of Jesus?
A: Mary — Luke 1:26
Q2. Who was Mary's cousin, also miraculously with child?
A: Elizabeth — Luke 1:36
Q3. What did the angel tell Joseph to name the child?
A: Jesus — Matthew 1:21
Q4. From which town did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
A: Nazareth — Luke 2:4
Q5. Why did they go to Bethlehem?
A: For taxation / to be taxed — Luke 2:3
Q6. Where was Jesus born, since there was no room at the inn?
A: A manger — Luke 2:7
Q7. Who were the first to hear the announcement of Jesus' birth?
A: Shepherds abiding in the field — Luke 2:8
Q8. What sign did the angels give the shepherds?
A: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger — Luke 2:12
Q9. What guiding sign appeared to the wise men from the east?
A: A star — Matthew 2:2
Q10. What gifts did the wise men present to Jesus?
A: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh — Matthew 2:11