The Christmas Story  
     
 

The following questions address a variety of topics and events related to the birth of Jesus Christ. They range from the date of Jesus' birth, prophecies about Him, the magi's gifts, to the killing of the babies under two years of age. May the Holy Spirit speak to your heart as you read.

 
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What does the name Yeshua mean? - How is it used today? Matt. 1:21
What does Immanuel mean? - The word Immanuel appears three times in the Bible. Isa. 7:14
Is Isaiah 7:14-16 talking about Jesus? - Did Jesus know to choose good from the day he was born? Isa. 7:14-16
Was Jesus born in September? - Or, was He born in December? Matt 2; Luke 2
Was Jesus born on December 25? - What time of the year was He born? Luke 2:8
Who was Mary, the mother of Jesus? - What do we know about her?   Various Passages
Is it right to display a nativity scene? - Does a nativity scene go against God's warning about idol worship?   Isaiah 42:5
Are swaddling clothes a sign in Ezekiel 16:4? - What is this passage about? Ezekiel16:4
Should Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter? - What do I say about Santa Claus or the Easter rabbit?   Variety of Passages
What were the gifts given to Christ? - What was their purpose? 
Matt. 2:11
Where was Jesus when the wise men found Him and gave Him gifts? - Was He still in the manger? Variety of Passages
What did gold, frankincense, and myrrh have to do with gifts to Christ? - What do the gifts represent? Variety of Passages
Are there any secular references to Herod killing babies under the age of two? - If this had really happened, wouldn't there be a record of it in secular history? No Passage
What was the purpose of the children dying at the time of Christ’s birth? - Jesus was thousands of miles away. He was safe. Matt. 2:16
 
     
 
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