Part Four—Life, Parables, and Miracles of Christ

Birth, Childhood, and Early Life of Christ

The Birth of Jesus

Where was Christ to be born? BR-ASI9 85.1

“And . . . he [Herod] demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea.” Matthew 2:4-6. (See Micah 5:2.) BR-ASI9 85.2

Of whom was Christ to be born? BR-ASI9 85.3

“Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14. BR-ASI9 85.4

Note.—Immanuel means “God with us.” (See Matthew 1:23.) BR-ASI9 85.5

Before His birth, what did the angel say to Joseph concerning the naming of the child? BR-ASI9 85.6

“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21. BR-ASI9 85.7

At His birth, what message did the angel bring to the shepherds abiding in the field? BR-ASI9 85.8

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10, 11. BR-ASI9 85.9

In what song of praise did a host of angels join? BR-ASI9 85.10

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:13, 14. BR-ASI9 85.11

What prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled at Christ’s birth? BR-ASI9 86.1

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder.” Isaiah 9:6. BR-ASI9 86.2

What did the prophet say His name should be called? BR-ASI9 86.3

“And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end.” Isaiah 9:6, 7. BR-ASI9 86.4

What did the devout Simeon say when he saw the child Jesus? BR-ASI9 86.5

“And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him after the custom of the law, then took he Him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word: for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people, a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.” Luke 2:27-32. BR-ASI9 86.6

How did the aged prophetess Anna express herself at the sight of Jesus? BR-ASI9 86.7

“And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” Luke 2:38. BR-ASI9 86.8

What did the wise men of the East do when they had found Jesus? BR-ASI9 86.9

“When they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down, and worshipped Him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11. BR-ASI9 86.10