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    Christmas Bible Quiz — The Nativity — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on christmas bible quiz — the nativity, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Luke 1:26 (KJV)

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

      Answer: Mary

      Study note. The angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin… and the virgin's name was Mary.

      Read Luke 1:26 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Luke 1:36 (KJV)

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

      Answer: Elizabeth

      Study note. Elisabeth thy kinswoman… she hath also conceived a son in her old age.

      Read Luke 1:36 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Matthew 1:21 (KJV)

      What did the angel tell Joseph to name the child?

      Answer: Jesus

      Study note. Thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

      Read Matthew 1:21 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Luke 2:4 (KJV)

      From which town did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?

      Answer: Nazareth

      Study note. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem.

      Read Luke 2:4 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Luke 2:3 (KJV)

      Why did they go to Bethlehem?

      Answer: For taxation / to be taxed

      Study note. All went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

      Read Luke 2:3 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Luke 2:7 (KJV)

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

      Answer: A manger

      Study note. 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.

      Read Luke 2:7 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Luke 2:8 (KJV)

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

      Answer: Shepherds abiding in the field

      Study note. There were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

      Read Luke 2:8 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Luke 2:12 (KJV)

      What sign did the angels give the shepherds?

      Answer: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger

      Study note. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

      Read Luke 2:12 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Matthew 2:2 (KJV)

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

      Answer: A star

      Study note. We have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

      Read Matthew 2:2 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Matthew 2:11 (KJV)

      What gifts did the wise men present to Jesus?

      Answer: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

      Study note. They presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

      Read Matthew 2:11 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does christmas bible quiz — the nativity point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?