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Bible Quiz: Angels Visit The Shepherds


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1) Soon after Jesus was born in Bethlehem, an angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks at night. The angel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, and spoke some of the most quoted verses from the Bible. Which is the correct quote from the angel?

"Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

"Rejoice, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of Solomon a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

"Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all the faithful. For there is born to you this day in the city of Solomon a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

"Rejoice, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all the faithful. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."


2) What did the angel say to the shepherds to help them find the baby Jesus?

"You will find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."

"You will see His star in the east to guide you."

"You will find the babe in a manger, for there was no room at the inn."

"Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him."


3) Suddenly a multitude of angels appeared. What were they saying?

"Praise to Christ in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!"

"Glory to Christ in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!"

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!"

"Praise to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!"


4) The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem to see the child the angels had told them about. What else did they do?

They brought gift to the Christ child.

They told many people what the angels had said.

They sent word to King Herod that they had seen the Christ child.

All of the above.