Luke's Account of Jesus' Birth
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What significant event was ordered by Caesar Augustus?

  • A religious festival
  • A military mobilization
  • A travel restriction
  • A decree for a census (correct)

    • Why did Joseph need to travel to Bethlehem?

  • To escape from Herod
  • To visit his family
  • To register for the census (correct)
  • To participate in a festival

    • How does Luke's account characterize the nature of Jesus' birth?

  • Sudden and chaotic
  • Grand and public
  • Humble and quiet (correct)
  • Extravagant and royal

    • What relation does Joseph have to King David?

    <p>He was a descendant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the census decree signify in the context of the narrative?

    <p>The start of Jesus' redemptive drama (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Magi bring to Jesus as gifts?

    <p>Gold, incense, and myrrh (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Herod's true intention when he asked the Magi to report back to him?

    <p>To kill the child Jesus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Magi avoid Herod's plot?

    <p>They were warned in a dream (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Herod take in response to being deceived by the Magi?

    <p>He killed all male infants in Bethlehem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was notable about Herod's dietary habits?

    <p>He abstained from pork specifically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the name 'Jesus' mean in the context provided?

    <p>Yahweh Saves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approached Mary and Joseph in the Temple to bless Jesus?

    <p>Simeon the righteous man (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Simeon's proclamation about Jesus?

    <p>He was destined for suffering and rejection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Magi play in the narrative?

    <p>They offered gifts to Jesus and acknowledged his kingship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Magi interpret the celestial phenomenon they observed?

    <p>As guidance to the birth of a great King of the Jews (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prophecy did Mary refer to that indicated the Messiah would come from Bethlehem?

    <p>Micah 5:2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of Jesus' birth contrasts with conventional expectations?

    <p>It happened in obscurity and poverty. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mary believe she would be in Bethlehem when it was time for Jesus to be born?

    <p>Through divine intervention by God. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant role did Joseph play during the journey to Bethlehem?

    <p>He followed God's will as communicated to him. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many' suggest about Jesus' character?

    <p>He embodied humility and selflessness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Caesar Augustus's Census

    A Roman emperor's order for a worldwide population count.

    Joseph's Journey

    Joseph's trip to Bethlehem for the census.

    Bethlehem

    Joseph's ancestral town, crucial in Jesus's birth story.

    Mary's Pregnancy

    Mary's state during the census and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

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    Luke's Gospel

    A primary source detailing the events leading up to Jesus's birth.

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    Magi's gifts

    Gold for kingship, incense for worship and myrrh for burial.

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    Herod's Fear

    Herod feared a new king's threat to his rule.

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    Magi's Dream

    The Magi were warned in a dream to avoid Herod's trap.

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    Herod's Slaughter

    Herod ordered the killing of babies in Bethlehem.

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    Joseph's Flight

    Joseph fled to Egypt with Jesus to escape Herod.

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    Jesus's Mission

    The purpose for which Jesus came into the world, as indicated by his name 'Yahweh Saves'.

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    Simeon's Prophecy

    An old man, Simeon, prophesied about Jesus's future, including his role in Israel's redemption, his sacrifice and resurrection, and the pain Mary would experience.

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    Anna's Testimony

    An elderly prophetess, Anna, confirmed that Jerusalem's redemption had arrived with the birth of Jesus.

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    Magi's Visit

    Wise men from the east, called Magi, followed a star to Bethlehem to pay tribute to the newborn King, Jesus.

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    Astrology in Ancient Times

    Astrology, the practice of interpreting celestial events, was taken seriously by learned people in ancient times, including the Magi.

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    Micah's prophecy

    An Old Testament passage predicting the Messiah's origin in Bethlehem, fulfilling a prophecy about King David's lineage.

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    Joseph's obedience

    Joseph's willingness to follow God's will, even when unclear, by traveling to Bethlehem for the census.

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    Jesus' humble birth

    The unexpected lowliness and poverty surrounding Jesus' birth, defying conventional expectations.

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    Son of God, Son of Man

    Jesus' dual nature - both divine and human, reflecting his mission to serve and redeem humanity.

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    Serving instead of being served

    Jesus' purpose to serve and give his life for others, expressed in his humble birth.

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    Study Notes

    Nativity and Hidden Years

    • Luke's Gospel details a decree from Caesar Augustus for a census.
    • This census occurred before Jesus' birth.
    • The census required all the world to be enrolled.
    • This was a crucial period in human history.
    • Jesus' birth was a significant event in the climax of a great redemptive drama.
    • Luke's account is considered the primary source of information about this period.
    • Jewish men registered in their ancestral cities.
    • Joseph, a descendant of King David, traveled to Bethlehem with Mary.
    • Mary was Mary was well along in her pregnancy at this time.

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    Explore the significant events surrounding the birth of Jesus as narrated in the Gospel of Luke. This quiz covers key themes, characters, and prophecies, providing insights into Joseph's lineage and the role of the Magi. Test your knowledge of the biblical narrative's pivotal moments and their implications.

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