Christmas Prophecy Bible Quiz — Old Testament Foretelling of Jesus Flashcards

#1

Which Old Testament prophet used the phrase "a virgin will conceive and give birth to a son" in reference to a sign for the house of David?

📖 Isaiah 7:14

#2

In Micah 5:2, the prophet identifies the birthplace of the coming ruler as where?

📖 Micah 5:2

#3

Genesis 3:15 contains what scholars call the 'Protoevangelium' (first gospel). What will the offspring of the woman do to the serpent's head?

📖 Genesis 3:15

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Which psalm, composed by David, contains the verse 'They pierce my hands and my feet' and describes the casting of lots for garments—details Christians connect to Jesus's crucifixion?

📖 Psalm 22:16-18

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In Isaiah 53:4-5, the prophet describes the suffering servant. What does he bear according to this passage?

📖 Isaiah 53:4-5

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2 Samuel 7:12-13 contains David's covenant with God regarding his offspring. What is promised about the throne of this offspring?

📖 2 Samuel 7:12-13

#7

According to Zechariah 9:9, on what will the king come to Jerusalem?

📖 Zechariah 9:9

#8

Psalm 2:7 contains what declaration about the Lord's relationship to the 'Anointed One'?

📖 Psalm 2:7

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Bethlehem

Micah 5:2 prophesies that the ruler of Israel will come from Bethlehem Ephrathah, which Matthew 2:5-6 and Luke 2:4-7 identify as Jesus's birthplace.

Micah 5:2

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Isaiah

Isaiah 7:14 records this specific prophecy given to King Ahaz as a sign from the Lord, which Christians interpret as predicting Jesus's virgin birth.

Isaiah 7:14

#4

Psalm 22

Psalm 22:16-18 describes pierced hands and feet and the division of garments by casting lots, which the Gospels record as occurring at Jesus's crucifixion (Matthew 27:35, John 19:23-24).

Psalm 22:16-18

#3

Crush it

Genesis 3:15 states the offspring of the woman will 'crush your head, and you will strike his heel,' which Christians interpret as Jesus's victory over Satan through his death and resurrection.

Genesis 3:15

#6

It will be established forever

2 Samuel 7:13 states 'His throne will be established forever,' referring to the eternal nature of the Davidic line, which Christians believe culminates in Jesus as the eternal king.

2 Samuel 7:12-13

#5

Our sicknesses and our sorrows

Isaiah 53:4 states 'Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering,' and verse 5 describes him being pierced for our transgressions, which Christians interpret as fulfilled in Jesus's atoning work.

Isaiah 53:4-5

#8

I have become his father and he has become my son

Psalm 2:7 reads 'You are my son; today I have become your father,' a statement Christians interpret as applied to Jesus and referenced in the New Testament (Acts 13:33, Hebrews 1:5).

Psalm 2:7

#7

A donkey

Zechariah 9:9 prophesies 'your king comes to you...mounted on a donkey,' which the Gospels connect to Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:5, John 12:15).

Zechariah 9:9

#9

In Jeremiah 23:5-6, the prophet promises a righteous 'Branch' will come from David's line. What name is given to this Branch?

📖 Jeremiah 23:5-6

#10

Hosea 11:1 states 'Out of Egypt I called my son.' Matthew 2:15 applies this prophecy to which event in Jesus's life?

📖 Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:15

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#10

Jesus's escape to Egypt and return as an infant

Matthew 2:15 cites Hosea 11:1 to describe Jesus's family fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod's persecution and subsequently returning, interpreting the prophecy as messianic.

Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:15

#9

The Lord Our Righteousness

Jeremiah 23:6 states 'This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior,' using the Hebrew 'Yahweh-tsidkenu' (The Lord Our Righteousness), which Christians interpret as a messianic title for Jesus.

Jeremiah 23:5-6

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