Christianity Study Guide

True or False: The New Testament has 29 Books.

False, the New Testament has 27 books.

True or False: Three books in the New Testament cover the Nativity.

False, only two books cover the Nativity.

True or False: Caesar Augustus/king Herod issued the census that required the Holy family to travel to Bethlehem.

True.

True or False: Christians believe that Christmas is only celebrated at the Birth of Christ.

False.

True or False: Jesus willingly died to take away all our sins to bring us closer to God.

True.

True or False: St. Luke was the creator of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

True.

True or False: St. Luke spent all of his time with Jesus and learning the book of Matthew.

False.

True or False: St. Luke wrote two books of the Bible.

True.

True or False: The Old Testament focuses on the struggles of St. Nick.

False.

True or False: Every Gospel in the Bible covers the Infancy Narratives.

False.

What two books tell us the story of the Nativity?

Matthew & Luke.

What did the angels say to the shepherds?

'Do not be afraid'.

What did the heavenly hosts tell the shepherds?

'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.'

What is the definition of 'a great company of heavenly hosts'?

Millions of angels in the sky.

What caused Mary and Joseph to go on a journey?

A new law requiring families to register in their historical tribal town.

What are the names of the three wise men?

Gasper, Balthazar, Melchior.

What three gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?

Frankincense, Gold, Myrrh.

How many wise men went to see the baby?

Three wise men are documented.

What does the word Magi come from?

It comes from the Greek word 'magos', which means magic.

Where did Joseph and Mary stay?

At a manger.

When and where was St. Luke born?

Around 1 AD in modern-day Turkey.

Name one story that is only found in St. Luke's Gospel.

The Good Samaritan.

What is one of the most important things about Christmas?

Keeping Christ in Christmas.

How many books are in the NT and how many books cover the Nativity story?

27 books total, 2 cover the Nativity.

Why did the holy family not have a place to stay?

All the inns were full when they arrived.

Who did the Holy family spend time with during their stay in Bethlehem?

Animals.

What Jewish holiday do some theologians believe that Christ was born on?

Feast of Tabernacles.

Did the shepherds find the baby Jesus?

Yes.

How did the shepherds find the baby?

By following the star of Bethlehem.

Who is King Herod? What does he want with Jesus?

King Herod wanted to kill Jesus.

When is the Feast of the Tabernacles celebrated?

During autumn, September/October.

What angel came to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus?

Archangel Gabriel.

Why did the Holy family go on this trip?

Because of the census. They traveled to Bethlehem to register for the census.

What language did St. Luke write in?

Greek.

What was St. Luke's symbol?

The winged ox.

Which disciple did Luke spend a lot of time with?

Saint Paul.

What two books did St. Luke write?

The Gospel of St. Luke & the Acts of the Apostles.

Why is the Christmas story not just about gifts?

It's about Jesus' birth.

What was the technicality behind the census?

The Holy family fell into the Jewish census for tax purposes This census required everyone to return to their ancestral hometowns for registration. .

Who is St. Nicholas? Can you tell me about his story and upbringing.

Nicholas St Nicholas lived about 1,700 years ago. He was a kind and generous man who became a bishop in Myra which is a modern-day turkey. St Nicholas was known for helping the poor and being especially kind to Children. He loved giving gifts in secret and that's one reason he became so famous.

Explain to me the technicality behind this census? Think Roman vs Palestine! Explain why Herod even wanted to do a census.

The Holy family fell into the Jewish census, which Caesar Augustus issued to collect taxpayer dollars. They had to travel to David's house because their family lineage was from there. If they had followed the Roman way, they would have stayed in Nazareth, and this story would have been different.