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Who is called the Messiah?

Jesus

According to Matthew chapter 1: verse 17, how are the generations divided into groups and how many are in each group?

14 generations from Abraham to David, 14 generations from David to the exile to Babylon, and 14 generations from the exile to Christ.

What do the 'Christ' and the 'Messiah' both mean?

The Anointed One

How was Mary found to be pregnant according to Matthew 1:18?

<p>Through the Holy Spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joseph have in mind to divorce Mary?

<p>Because he was faithful to the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Joseph plan to divorce Mary?

<p>Quietly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joseph have in mind to divorce Mary quietly?

<p>Because he was faithful to the law but did not want to expose Mary to public disgrace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the angel of the Lord appear to Joseph the first time?

<p>After he had considered divorcing Mary</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Angel of the Lord appear to Joseph the first time?

<p>In a dream</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said it, to whom, and how: 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.'

<p>An angel of the Lord said it to Joseph in a dream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Angel say that Joseph should not be afraid to take Mary home as his wife?

<p>Because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What gender will Mary's child be?

<p>She will give birth to a son</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is to give the son the name Jesus?

<p>Joseph</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the son's name to be Jesus?

<p>Because he will save his people from their sins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish this verse and give reference: 'She will give birth to...'

<p>'...a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the events surrounding the birth of Jesus happen the way they did?

<p>To fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet Isaiah.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Immanuel' mean?

<p>God with us</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish this verse and give the reference: 'The virgin will conceive...'

<p>'...and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel' (which means 'God with us'). Matt 1:23</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Joseph take Mary home as his wife?

<p>When he woke up from his dream</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph do when he woke up from his dream?

<p>He did what the Angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Joseph consummate his marriage to Mary?

<p>Not until after she gave birth to a son</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Matthew 1:25, what name did Joseph give the son?

<p>Jesus</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Matthew chapter 2: verse 1, who was born?

<p>Jesus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Jesus born?

<p>Bethlehem in Judea</p> Signup and view all the answers

When (during what time) was Jesus born?

<p>During the time of King Herod</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who came to Jerusalem after the birth of Jesus?

<p>The Magi</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Magi come from?

<p>The east</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Magi ask when they arrived in Jerusalem?

<p>'Where is the one who has been born the King of the Jews?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Magi know the King of the Jews had been born?

<p>They saw his star when it rose</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Magi come to Jerusalem to see the one born King of the Jews?

<p>To worship him</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who heard of the Magi's visit to Jerusalem?

<p>King Herod</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the news of the Magi's visit to Jerusalem affect King Herod?

<p>He was disturbed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whom did King Herod call together when he heard about the Magi's visit to Jerusalem?

<p>All the people's chief priests and teachers of the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who else besides King Herod was disturbed about the Magi's visit to Jerusalem?

<p>All of Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did King Herod do first in reaction to the Magi's visit?

<p>Called together all the chief priests and teachers of the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jesus and the Birth Narrative

  • Jesus is identified as the Messiah, meaning "The Anointed One."
  • Generational divisions in Matthew 1:17: 14 generations from Abraham to David, 14 from David to Babylonian exile, and 14 from exile to Christ.
  • Mary's pregnancy occurred through the Holy Spirit.
  • Joseph initially intended to divorce Mary due to his adherence to the law, wanting to avoid public disgrace.

Joseph's Dream and Actions

  • An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, reassured him not to fear marrying Mary, as her child was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
  • The child's gender will be a son, and Joseph is to name him Jesus, who will save His people from their sins.
  • Fulfillment of prophecy was a significant theme, specifically referencing Isaiah regarding the virgin birth.
  • "Immanuel" means "God with us," highlighting the divine presence in Jesus.

Events Following Jesus' Birth

  • Joseph acted after awakening from his dream, marrying Mary but waiting to consummate the marriage until after Jesus was born.
  • Jesus was born in Bethlehem during King Herod's reign.
  • The Magi came from the east, seeking the King of the Jews to worship Him, having seen His star.
  • King Herod became disturbed upon hearing of the Magi's visit and sought information from the chief priests and teachers of the law regarding the prophesied birthplace of the Messiah.

Response to the Magi

  • The Magi's inquiry about the newborn King raised alarm not only in Herod but also in all of Jerusalem.
  • Herod's initial response was to gather the religious leaders for counsel, showing his desire to control the situation and respond to the perceived threat to his rule.

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Test your knowledge on the birth narrative of Jesus through key biblical events, including Joseph's dream and the significance of the virgin birth. Explore the generational lineage of Christ and the meanings embedded in His name. Challenge yourself with questions that highlight critical themes from the New Testament.

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