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Who were the first people to whom the birth of Jesus was announced?
Who were the first people to whom the birth of Jesus was announced?
- The Shepherds (correct)
- King Herod
- The Wise Men
- John the Baptist
What did the shepherds do after hearing the announcement from the angel?
What did the shepherds do after hearing the announcement from the angel?
- They immediately told King Herod.
- They stayed with their sheep.
- They doubted the angel's message.
- They traveled to Bethlehem to see Jesus. (correct)
What was the atmosphere in Palestine around the time of Jesus' birth like?
What was the atmosphere in Palestine around the time of Jesus' birth like?
- Under Roman rule, with underlying tensions and animosity despite imposed peace. (correct)
- Characterized by widespread joy and celebration about the birth of Jesus.
- Completely peaceful and harmonious.
- Free from Roman influence, allowing for a peaceful transition of power.
When was Jesus circumcised and named?
When was Jesus circumcised and named?
What did the multitude of angels do?
What did the multitude of angels do?
Flashcards
Shepherds' role
Shepherds' role
The shepherds were the first to hear about Jesus' birth from an angel.
Angel's announcement
Angel's announcement
Angels announced Jesus' birth and sang praises in the heavens.
Date of Jesus' birth
Date of Jesus' birth
The exact date is unknown; estimates place it around 6 or 7 B.C.
Circumcision and naming
Circumcision and naming
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Political context
Political context
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Study Notes
The Birth of Jesus
- Shepherds watching sheep near Bethlehem
- An angel announced the birth of Jesus
- Angels sang "Glory to God."
- Jesus laid in a manger
- Shepherds visited the child
- Jesus' birth roughly around 7 or 6 BC
Shepherds and the Annunciation
- Shepherds were simple, rough, men on the fringes of society
- They were chosen to hear the good news first
- The angel announced the birth of Jesus
- Angels filled the sky celebrating the birth
Dating Jesus' Birth
- Exact date unknown
- Estimates around 7 or 6 BC
- Date of Herod the Great's death in 4 BC provides a possible date range
- "Before Christ" (BC) dating is sometimes inaccurate
Jesus' Birth in Context
- Romans had imposed peace on Palestine
- Judas led an uprising during Jesus' birth
- Zealot's arose as insurrectionists
- Judas Iscariot, and Simon the Zealot , possible Zealot followers
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