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The Nativity of Jesus Challenge Cards NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The Nativity of Jesus is described in two Gospels. Are they: 1) Matthew and Mark 2) Matthew and Luke* 3) Luke and John 4) John and Mark LYRIC CHALLENGE Both accounts agree that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Fill in the blanks: O Little Town of Bethlehem, how still _______ __________ __________ ________ (we see thee lie) Above the deep and dreamless sleep, the __________ __________ _______ _________ (silent stars go by) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE Jesus’ Mother Mary was bethrothed to a man named _________ (Joseph), who was descended from King _______ (David). Joseph was not his ______________ (biological) father, and his birth was caused by divine _______________ (intervention). LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for “Away in the Manger”: Away in a manger, no crib ________ __________ _________ (for a bed). The Little Lord Jesus ________ _________ _________ _________ ________ (lay down his sweet head). The ______ _____ _______ _______ (the stars in the sky) Look down ______ ______ _______ (where he lay) The Little Lord Jesus ________ ____ ______ _____ (asleep in the hay) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE Christian congregations of the Western tradition begin the season four weeks before Christmas, called Advent. The two colors of Advent are: 1) Red and Gold 2) Purple and Gold 3) Red and Green 4) Purple and Pink* LYRIC CHALLENGE Emmanuel (God with Us) is popular during Advent. Fill in the blanks: O Come O Come Emmanuel, and ransom _________ ______________ (captive Israel) Who mourns in lonely exile here, until the _______ __________ _________ ___________(son of God appeared) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE About 2000 years ago, Mary was visited by an angel. Name the angel and the town where Mary lived: 1) Angel Raphael and town of Bethlehem 2) Angel Raphael and town of Judea 3) Angel Gabriel and town of Nazareth* LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for Hark the Herald Angels Sing: Joyful, all ye ________ _________ (nations rise) Join the triumph _______ ___ _____(of the skies With the _______ _______ _____(angelic host proclaim) Christ ____ _____ ___ _______ (is born in Bethlehem) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told the Jewish woman that she would have a son named Jesus who would: 1) save the people from their sins* 2) spend forty years preaching the Gospel 3) be revered by every person in Israel 4) All of the above LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for Mary’s Boy Child: “Mary's boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day And man will live ___ ________(for evermore) because of Christmas Day Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the _______ _______(Holy Bible) said Mary's boy child Jesus Christ was born on _____ ______(Christmas Day) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE Mary and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem because of an order from the Roman emperor. What was that order? 1) To pay taxes in Bethlehem 2) To participate in a census, or record, of all people* 3) To register Joseph’s work as a carpenter LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for “O Little Town of Bethlehem”: Yet in thy dark streets _________(shineth), the everlasting _____(light) The hopes and ______ (fears) of all the years are _____ ___ _____ ____(met in thee tonight). NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE When there was no room at the inn, Jesus was born in the stable. During this time, an angel appeared to shepherds who were watching their flocks in the fields near Bethlehem. The angel told them: 1) To hurry to the town to find a warm place for the family 2) The good news of the birth of the Messiah* 3) To bring the animals out of the stable, away from the baby LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for Hark the Herald Angels Sing: Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the ________ ____________ (newborn King!) Peace on earth _____ ______ _____ (and mercy mild) God and ______ _________(sinners reconciled) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE After some time, three Wise Men, also known as magi, saw the brilliant star in the sky that rested over where Jesus was born. The three wise men traveled from where to find the newborn king? 1) From western Europe 2) From northern Israel near Damascus 3) From a distant eastern country* LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for this song about the Three Kings: We Three Kings of Orient are Bearing gifts ______ ________ ________ (we traverse afar) Field and Fountain, _______ _______ ______ (moor and mountain) Following _______ ___________ (yonder star) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE During the Wise Men's' trip, Herod the King of Judah met with the wise men and told them to come back and let him know where the Baby King was so that he could: 1) Go and arrest the family 2) Go worship him as well* 3) Send his army to protect the family LYRIC CHALLENGE The chorus of “We Three Kings” goes as follows: Oh, star of wonder, ______ __ ______ (star of night) Star with royal _________ __________(beauty bright) Westward leading, __________ _________(still proceeding) Guide us to thy __________ __________ (perfect light) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE When the time of Jesus’ birth drew near, whose command brought Joseph and the expectant Mary to Bethlehem. 1) King Herod 2) Cesar Augustus* 3) Pontius Pilate LYRIC CHALLENGE For the song “Mary Did You Know”, fill in the blanks: Did you know that your baby boy has walked where _________ ____ (angels trod)? When you kiss your little baby, you ____ _____ ______ ___ _________ (kiss the face of God), NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The wise men bearing gifts continued to Bethlehem and found Jesus right where the star pointed. Which of these statements is true: 1) Gold was not valuable at that time but myrrh was a valuable spice. 2) Myrrh was used as an anointing oil, frankincense as a perfume, and gold as a valuable* 3) Gold was valuable, but myrrh and frankincense were largely unused LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for Little Drummer Boy: Come they told me ______________ (pa rum pum pum pum) A newborn king to see ____________(repeat) I have no gifts to bring ____________(repeat) To lay before the King ____________ (pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The two Gospels that record the Nativity story are believed to have been written: 1) Two years after Jesus’ birth 2) 50 years after Jesus’ birth 3) 70 years after Jesus’ birth* LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks from “Silent Night”: Silent night, holy night! __________ _________ (Shepherds quake) at the sight! Glories stream ________ _______ _________ (from heaven afar); Heavenly hosts sing __________ (Al-le-lu-ia!) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE A group of men called the magi certainly existed in Jesus’ time. What was their area of expertise: 1) Interpretation of prophecy 2) Astrology 3) Counsellors to kings who made predictions 4) All of the above* 5) None of the above LYRIC CHALLENGE The second verse of We Three Kings – fill in the blanks: Born a king on ___________ __________ (Bethlehem's plain) Gold I bring to ____________ __________(crown Him again) King forever, __________ _____________ (ceasing never) Over us _______ _______ ________ (all to reign) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE What did the Western church settle on for the Wise Mens’ names? 1) Raphael, Gabriel and Michael 2) Gabriel, Uriel and Raziel 3) Balthasar, Melchior and Caspar or Gaspar LYRIC CHALLENGE The song “Do You Hear What I hear” also refers to bringing Him gifts. Fill in the blanks: Said the shepherd boy to the ______ _________(mighty king) Do you know what I know In your __________ _______ (palace wall) mighty king Do you know what I know A child, a child _________ ________ _____ _______ (shivers in the cold) Let us bring him ___________ ___ _________ (silver and gold) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day is also often called Little Christmas. Which of the following is NOT true about Epiphany. 1) It’s a Christian holiday commemorating the first manifestation of Jesus Christ 2) Epiphany celebrates astrology and magic of the Kings* 3) It’s one of three principal and oldest festivals of the Christian Church 4) All of the above LYRIC CHALLENGE The Three Kings were part of this most holy night. Fill in the blanks: Oh Holy Night, _____ ______ ______ ______ (the stars are brightly) shining It is the night of the _________ _______ _______(dear savior’s birth) Long lay the _____ (world) in sin and error pining Till he _________ (appear'd) and the soul felt its worth. NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE In Christian meaning, does the 12 Days of Christmas start: 1) 12 Days before Christmas with Christmas as the 12th day 2) 12 Days After Epiphany or Little Christmas 3) Christmas Day is Day 1 with the 12 Days ending on the 5th of January, the day before Epiphany or Little Christmas* LYRIC CHALLENGE In the song, 12 Days of Christmas, correctly name at least 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas (excluding Partridge in a Pear Tree) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE After the Wise Men left the stable, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, warning him to escape Herod’s deadly plan for Jesus and all newborns. Which statement is true: 1) The Holy Family ignored the warning and returned to Jerusalem 2) The Holy Family took the warning seriously and escaped to Egypt, where they stayed until Herod died* 3) The Holy Family tricked Herod by traveling to Jerusalem around a mountainous region and returned home without detection LYRIC CHALLENGE From the chorus of “Go tell it on the Mountain,” fill in the blanks: So go tell it on the mountain Over the _____( hills) and ______ (everywhere) Go tell it on the mountain That ________ _______ ___ ______(Jesus Christ is born) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The candles on the Advent wreath are lit for four weeks leading to Christmas.
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