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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?
What did the shepherds do after hearing the announcement from the angel?
What did the shepherds do after hearing the announcement from the angel?
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?
When was Jesus circumcised and named?
When was Jesus circumcised and named?
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What did the multitude of angels do?
What did the multitude of angels do?
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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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Description
Test your knowledge on the birth of Jesus and its significance. This quiz covers the announcement to the shepherds, the context of Jesus' birth, and estimations of the timeline. Dive into the events that shaped this pivotal moment in history.
