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?

He was a descendant Signup and view all the answers

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

The start of Jesus' redemptive drama Signup and view all the answers

What did the Magi bring to Jesus as gifts?

Gold, incense, and myrrh Signup and view all the answers

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

To kill the child Jesus Signup and view all the answers

How did the Magi avoid Herod's plot?

They were warned in a dream Signup and view all the answers

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

He killed all male infants in Bethlehem Signup and view all the answers

What was notable about Herod's dietary habits?

He abstained from pork specifically Signup and view all the answers

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

Yahweh Saves Signup and view all the answers

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

Simeon the righteous man Signup and view all the answers

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

He was destined for suffering and rejection Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Magi play in the narrative?

They offered gifts to Jesus and acknowledged his kingship Signup and view all the answers

How did the Magi interpret the celestial phenomenon they observed?

As guidance to the birth of a great King of the Jews Signup and view all the answers

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

Micah 5:2 Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of Jesus' birth contrasts with conventional expectations?

It happened in obscurity and poverty. Signup and view all the answers

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

Through divine intervention by God. Signup and view all the answers

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

He followed God's will as communicated to him. 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?

He embodied humility and selflessness. Signup and view all the answers

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.