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Birth and Childhood of Jesus — Advanced Quiz

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1. According to Matthew's genealogy, how many generations are listed from Abraham to David, from David to the Babylonian exile, and from the Babylonian exile to Jesus?

A.14 generations in each section

B.12, 12, and 12 generations respectively

C.10, 15, and 8 generations respectively

D.13, 14, and 15 generations respectively

2. What was the name of John the Baptist's father, and what was his occupation?

A.Zechariah, a priest

B.Simeon, a scribe

C.Joseph, a carpenter

D.Cleopas, a fisherman

3. In Matthew's account, what was the specific sign that the Magi were told to look for regarding the newborn king?

A.A star rising in the east

B.A bright light appearing in the western sky

C.An angel's announcement in the heavens

D.A comet passing over Jerusalem

4. According to Luke's account, how did Mary respond when the angel Gabriel told her she would conceive and bear a son?

A.She asked how this could be, since she was a virgin

B.She immediately agreed and asked for no further explanation

C.She expressed doubt and asked for a sign

D.She refused and said she was not worthy

5. What did Zechariah write on a tablet when he could not speak, and what was the immediate result?

A.He wrote 'His name is John,' and his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed

B.He wrote a prayer asking God to restore his voice immediately

C.He wrote the Ten Commandments to show his faith

D.He wrote prophecies about the coming Messiah

6. According to Matthew's account, which Old Testament prophecy is cited when Joseph was told to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt?

A.'Out of Egypt I called my son'

B.'He will be called a Nazarene'

C.'A virgin will conceive and give birth to a son'

D.'In Bethlehem you will find the Messiah'

7. In Luke's account of the presentation of Jesus at the temple, what specific offering did Mary and Joseph bring, and what does Luke say this indicates?

A.Two young pigeons or young doves, indicating they were poor

B.A lamb and a grain offering, as required by the law

C.Five gold coins, representing Jesus's future kingship

D.Frankincense and myrrh, the same gifts the Magi would bring

8. What was the name of the elderly prophetess who recognized Jesus at the temple and spoke about him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem?

A.Anna

B.Elizabeth

C.Salome

D.Joanna

9. According to Matthew's account, what instruction did an angel give Joseph in a dream regarding the child and his mother when Herod was seeking the child's life?

A.Get up, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt

B.Hide in the hills of Judea until Herod died

C.Take them to Nazareth and change their names

D.Flee to John the Baptist in the wilderness for protection

10. When Joseph and Mary returned from Egypt, why were they afraid to go to Judea, and where did they go instead?

A.Because Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, so they went to Galilee and settled in Nazareth

B.Because Roman soldiers were patrolling, so they went to Syria

C.Because the Magi were still searching, so they went to the Dead Sea region

D.Because there was famine in Judea, so they went to Samaria

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