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What was the primary reason Joseph traveled to Bethlehem with Mary?
What was the primary reason Joseph traveled to Bethlehem with Mary?
- To seek better economic opportunities due to the famine in Galilee.
- To visit relatives in Judea and introduce them to his betrothed, Mary.
- To comply with a Roman decree requiring registration in his ancestral city. (correct)
- To escape the oppressive rule of King Herod in Nazareth.
According to tradition, from whom did Luke primarily gain information regarding the events surrounding Jesus's birth?
According to tradition, from whom did Luke primarily gain information regarding the events surrounding Jesus's birth?
- From Joseph, who recounted the events later in Jesus's life.
- From various disciples who were present at the time of Jesus's birth.
- From Mary, the mother of Jesus, who personally narrated the story. (correct)
- From the Apostle Peter, who was an eyewitness to the nativity.
Which phrase best describes the nature of Jesus Christ's entrance into the world, as depicted in the text?
Which phrase best describes the nature of Jesus Christ's entrance into the world, as depicted in the text?
- A modest and reserved occurrence. (correct)
- A triumphant and widely celebrated arrival.
- A miraculous and awe-inspiring phenomenon.
- A politically significant and impactful event.
What was the specific role of Caesar Augustus in the events leading up to Jesus's birth?
What was the specific role of Caesar Augustus in the events leading up to Jesus's birth?
What was Mary's marital status in relation to Joseph at the time of their journey to Bethlehem, according to the text?
What was Mary's marital status in relation to Joseph at the time of their journey to Bethlehem, according to the text?
Flashcards
Nativity
Nativity
The story of Jesus Christ's birth in Bethlehem.
Caesar Augustus
Caesar Augustus
The Roman emperor who decreed a census for enrollment.
Joseph's ancestry
Joseph's ancestry
Joseph was a descendant of King David, requiring his travel to Bethlehem.
Luke's Gospel
Luke's Gospel
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Census
Census
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Study Notes
Nativity and Hidden Years
- Luke's Gospel recounts a decree from Caesar Augustus for a world-wide census, marking the start of events before Jesus' birth.
- This census started the series of events leading up to Jesus' birth, marking the second person of the Trinity entering human history.
- The beginning was modest.
- Luke reported the story from Mary herself.
- Jewish men had to register in their ancestral cities/towns during Roman Emperor's census.
- Joseph, a descendant of David, had to go to Bethlehem.
- Mary, his betrothed wife, was pregnant at this time.
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