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Who said: "Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel?" elvira boix photography / Getty Images Jeremiah Isaiah Ezekiel John the Baptist Correct Wrong The correct answer is Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14). 2. When Mary told Joseph she was pregnant, what did he do? Anxiety of Joseph by James Tissot. SuperStock / Getty Images He threw a party. He sent Mary away. He considered breaking the engagement quietly. He took a nap. Correct Wrong Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly (Matthew 1:19). 3. Before the birth of Jesus, who received a visit from an angel announcing the miraculous birth? The Annunciation by Andrea Solari or Solario (1460-1520).. De Agostini Picture Library / Getty Images Mary Joseph Both A and B are correct. Neither A nor B are correct. Correct Wrong An angel appeared to Mary before she conceived (Luke 1:26-27) and also to Joseph in a dream after he found out Mary was pregnant (Matthew 1:20). 4. What was the name of the Christmas angel who visited Mary to tell her she would give birth to a son and call him Jesus? The Annunciation showing Archangel Gabriel. Getty Images Harold Gabriel Michael Lucifer Correct Wrong The angel was Gabriel (Luke 1:26-27). 5. Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus? Mary & Joseph to Bethlehem. Getty Images A Roman census was being taken and they were required to go to their hometown to register. Jerusalem was too crowded. They were following a star. They were running away from Herod. Correct Wrong A Roman census was being taken and they were required to go to their hometown to register (Luke 2:1-3). 6. Where was Jesus born? In the town of Bethlehem. In the city of David. Inside the inn. Both A and B are correct. Correct Wrong Jesus was born in the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (Luke 2:4-7). 7. When was Jesus born? Baby Jesus Figurine in Hay. Getty Images December 25. Sometime in September. Sometime in April. The actual date is unknown. Correct Wrong The Bible does not record when Jesus was born. 8. Who visited Jesus on the night of his birth? Nativity Scene. Getty Images Shepherds Magi (Wise men) King Herod Barn animals Correct Wrong Only the shepherds visited Jesus on the night he was born (Luke 2:15-17). 9. Why did the shepherds go looking for Jesus that night? They heard Mary and Joseph might need some help. They were following a star. An angel appeared to them out in the fields and announced the birth of the Messiah. Both B and C are correct. Correct Wrong An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." (Luke 2:9-11) 10. Who plotted to kill the baby Jesus? Nativity Scene with Mary and Baby Jesus. Getty Images Pontius Pilate Herod Caesar Augustus Pharaoh Correct Wrong Herod secretly plotted to destroy the child (Matthew 2: 12-16). 11. Approximately how old was Jesus when the wise men (Magi) from the east arrived with their gifts? Three Wise Men. Getty Images One day old. One week old. Two weeks old. Two years old. Correct Wrong Most likely, Jesus was already two years of age by the time the wise men arrived (Matthew 2:1-2). 12. Bonus Question: Who is Jesus? Actor James Burke-Dunsmore plays Jesus in 'The Passion of Jesus' in Trafalgar Square on April 3, 2015 in London, England.. Dan Kitwood / Staff / Getty Images The Messiah; the Savior of the World. The Son of God. Yeshua A, B, and C are correct. Correct Wrong Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:31) and the Messiah, the Savior of the World (Luke 2:10-11). The name "Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew-Aramaic word "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh [the Lord] is salvation. Rate Your Bible Knowledge With a Christmas Quiz You got: % Correct. Theologian Status: You Know Your Bible Inside and Out Markku Heikkilä / Getty Images Congratulations on a perfect score! Not only do you know your Bible from cover to cover, you've likely devoted your life to theological pursuits. You might consider getting your doctorate of divinity if you haven't already, or at least writing your own Bible trivia quizzes. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Rate Your Bible Knowledge With a Christmas Quiz You got: % Correct. Bible Scholar Status: You Are Gaining Mastery of God's Word Rosemarie Gearhart / Getty Images Obviously, this is not your first Bible trivia quiz. 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