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Caesar Augustus ordered a census that required Jewish men to register in their ancestral cities.
Caesar Augustus ordered a census that required Jewish men to register in their ancestral cities.
True
Joseph traveled to Jerusalem to register for the census.
Joseph traveled to Jerusalem to register for the census.
False
Mary was Joseph's wife at the time of the census.
Mary was Joseph's wife at the time of the census.
False
Luke's Gospel emphasizes the grandeur of the events surrounding Jesus' birth.
Luke's Gospel emphasizes the grandeur of the events surrounding Jesus' birth.
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The events described represent a significant moment in the redemptive drama of Christianity.
The events described represent a significant moment in the redemptive drama of Christianity.
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The Magi brought three gifts to the newborn Jesus: gold, silver, and myrrh.
The Magi brought three gifts to the newborn Jesus: gold, silver, and myrrh.
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Herod instructed the Magi to find Jesus so that he could worship him.
Herod instructed the Magi to find Jesus so that he could worship him.
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The Magi were warned in a dream to avoid returning to Herod.
The Magi were warned in a dream to avoid returning to Herod.
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Herod ordered the slaughter of all male infants in Bethlehem up to two years old.
Herod ordered the slaughter of all male infants in Bethlehem up to two years old.
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Despite being a Jew, Herod abstained from eating pork.
Despite being a Jew, Herod abstained from eating pork.
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The name Jesus means 'Yahweh Saves'.
The name Jesus means 'Yahweh Saves'.
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Simeon was a young man who blessed Mary and Joseph at the Temple.
Simeon was a young man who blessed Mary and Joseph at the Temple.
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The Magi who visited Jesus were guided by a new star.
The Magi who visited Jesus were guided by a new star.
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Anna was a prophet who predicted the coming of the Messiah.
Anna was a prophet who predicted the coming of the Messiah.
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The Magi are traditionally referred to as kings in the Bible.
The Magi are traditionally referred to as kings in the Bible.
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Mary's journey to Bethlehem was influenced by a Roman emperor's decree.
Mary's journey to Bethlehem was influenced by a Roman emperor's decree.
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The prophecy regarding the Messiah's birthplace comes from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
The prophecy regarding the Messiah's birthplace comes from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.
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Mary felt anxious about how she would reach Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus.
Mary felt anxious about how she would reach Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus.
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The Gospels of Matthew and Luke provide accounts of Jesus' birth that align with common expectations of royalty.
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke provide accounts of Jesus' birth that align with common expectations of royalty.
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Joseph was reluctant to take Mary with him to Bethlehem during her pregnancy.
Joseph was reluctant to take Mary with him to Bethlehem during her pregnancy.
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Study Notes
Nativity and Hidden Years
- Luke's Gospel recounts a decree from Caesar Augustus for an enrollment
- This enrollment of the world marked the beginning of the second period of human history and the climax of God's redemptive drama
- This entrance could hardly have been more modest and reserved
- Luke is a primary source for information about this period
- Tradition held that Jewish men registered at their ancestral cities and towns
- Joseph, a descendant of King David, traveled with Mary (his betrothed wife), who was now well along in pregnancy, to Bethlehem
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Description
This quiz explores the narrative surrounding the birth of Jesus as described in the Gospel of Luke. It covers significant events such as the census, the visit of the Magi, and the prophecies of Simeon and Anna. Test your knowledge on these foundational elements of Christian theology and the significance of Jesus' birth.
