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What gifts did the wise men offer to infant Jesus?
What gifts did the wise men offer to infant Jesus?
Which attitude is emphasized during the seasons of Annunciation and Nativity?
Which attitude is emphasized during the seasons of Annunciation and Nativity?
In which book of the Bible can the nativity story be primarily found?
In which book of the Bible can the nativity story be primarily found?
What primary event is commemorated during the seasons of Annunciation and Nativity?
What primary event is commemorated during the seasons of Annunciation and Nativity?
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What were the prophecies that aroused hope for the Israelites about the coming of the Saviour?
What were the prophecies that aroused hope for the Israelites about the coming of the Saviour?
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What did God promise to put enmity between, according to Genesis 3:15?
What did God promise to put enmity between, according to Genesis 3:15?
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What was the name of the son that Mary was told she would bear?
What was the name of the son that Mary was told she would bear?
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What does the prophesy of Balaam say about Israel?
What does the prophesy of Balaam say about Israel?
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What was the response of Mary to the angel's announcement?
What was the response of Mary to the angel's announcement?
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What was the sign given to the shepherds about the birth of the Savior?
What was the sign given to the shepherds about the birth of the Savior?
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Where was Jesus born, as indicated in the nativity account?
Where was Jesus born, as indicated in the nativity account?
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Which prophet spoke about a virgin bearing a son?
Which prophet spoke about a virgin bearing a son?
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What did the angel say to Mary when announcing the birth of Jesus?
What did the angel say to Mary when announcing the birth of Jesus?
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What gifts did the Wise Men present to Jesus?
What gifts did the Wise Men present to Jesus?
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What is the significance of the Annunciation in the context of the liturgical year?
What is the significance of the Annunciation in the context of the liturgical year?
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What does the term 'Subara' mean in the context of the Annunciation season?
What does the term 'Subara' mean in the context of the Annunciation season?
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Which event is NOT associated with the Nativity?
Which event is NOT associated with the Nativity?
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When is the birth of Jesus celebrated?
When is the birth of Jesus celebrated?
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Which significant event does the Church commemorate during the Annunciation-Nativity period?
Which significant event does the Church commemorate during the Annunciation-Nativity period?
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What period of time marks the division of history at the birth of Jesus?
What period of time marks the division of history at the birth of Jesus?
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What tradition does the Syro-Malabar Church observe leading up to Christmas?
What tradition does the Syro-Malabar Church observe leading up to Christmas?
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Study Notes
Lesson 1: Prophecies Are Fulfilled
- Prophecies foretold the coming of Jesus
- Genesis 3:15 predicted enmity between humanity and evil, and a savior who will crush evil
- Prophet like Moses would come
- A star will arise from Jacob and scepter from Israel (prophecy of Balaam)
- Messiah would be born from a virgin
The Annunciation to Mary
- Angel announced to Mary that she will bear the son of God
- Mary accepted God's will, and agreed to be the mother of Jesus
- Jesus will be holy, and the son of God
The Nativity
- Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, but could not find lodging
- Jesus was born in a manger
- Shepherds visited the newborn Jesus
- Wise men followed a star to find Jesus, and presented him gifts
The Visit of the Wise Men
- Wise men traveled from the east to find Jesus
- The star guided them to Bethlehem
- They presented Jesus with gold, myrrh, and frankincense
The Year of Christ A.D.
- The birth of Jesus marked a new era in history
- History was divided into a period before Jesus (BC) and after Jesus (AD)
Annunciation-Nativity Seasons
- The first season of the liturgical year is about the annunciation and the four weeks before Christmas
- Syriac season is called Subara which means declaration/announcement
- Salavific events commemorated during these seasons includ: creation of humanity, salvific interventions of God, prophecies about savior, announcement to Zachariah, and Mary’s visitations
Key Events and People
- Mary, Joseph, Jesus
- Shepherds, Wise Men
- Angel
- God
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Description
Explore the prophecies surrounding the birth of Jesus and the crucial events leading to His arrival. This quiz examines biblical predictions, the Annunciation to Mary, the Nativity story, and the visit of the Wise Men. Test your knowledge of this significant chapter in Christianity's narrative.
