Catechism Bible Mega Quiz 2018 Question Bank: Class 1 Jesus Christ - Birth

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1 Catechism Bible Mega Quiz 2018 Question Bank: Class 1 Jesus Christ - Birth

2 CHARACTERS & REFERENCES Jesus Christ Birth Narrative o Mathew Chapters 1 to 2 o Luke: Chapters 1 to 2 Page 2 of 35

3 MATTHEW & LUKE: CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. Which King of Israel was Christ s ancestor? Luke 1:32 a. David b. Saul c. Ahab d. Hezekiah 2. Which of the names for Christ means God is with us? Matthew 1:23 a. Jesus b. Immanuel c. Savior d. Christ 3. What was the name of Elizabeth s husband? Luke 1:5 a. Peter b. Zechariah c. Job d. Joseph 4. In which month did angel Gabriel appeared to Mary? Luke 1:26 a. First month b. Fourth month c. Sixth month d. Second month Answer In A Sentence 5. Whom was Mother Mary engaged to? (Matthew 1:18) a. Ans. Joseph Page 3 of 35

4 6. Who put the child in Mother Mary womb? (Matthew 1:18) a. Holy Spirit. 7. How was Joseph?. (Matthew 1:19) a. Joseph was a righteous man. 8. What did Joseph do when he found out that Mary is with a child? (Matthew 1:19) a. Unwilling to expose her in the public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. 9. What did the angel say? (Matthew 1:20) a. Joseph son of David do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 10. What name did angel tell Joseph to give the baby?. (Matthew 1:21) a. Jesus. 11. What does Immanuel mean? (Matthew 1:23) a. God is with us. 12. Whose descendant was Elizabeth? (Luke 1:5) a. Aaron 13. What was lacking in Elizabeth and Zechariahs life? (Luke 1:7) a. They had no children 14. A person who did not have children was called? (Luke 1:7) a. Barren 15. Who was the king when Zechariah was the priest? (Luke 1:5) a. Herod Page 4 of 35

5 16. Who had chosen Zechariah to serve as priest? (Luke 1:9) a. By Lot 17. What duty was given to Zachariah by lot? (Luke 1:9) a. To enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense. 18. Where was the angel of the Lord standing. (Luke 1:11) a. Right side of the altar of incense 19. What happened when Zechariah saw the angel? (Luke 1:12) a. He was terrified and fear overwhelmed him. 20. What news did the angel gave him? (Luke 1:13) a. Elizabeth will bear a son and you will name him John 21. What happened to Zechariah because he did not believe the angel? (Luke 1:20) a. He became mute and was unable to speak, until the day those things occured 22. What did angel tell Zechariah about his child? (Luke 1:16) a. He will turn people of Israel to the Lord their God. 23. What did angel tell Zechariah about the child s food habits?. (Luke 1:15) a. He must not drink wine or strong drink 24. Which angel was sent to give the good news to Mary? (Luke 1:26) a. Gabriel 25. Which town did Mary belong to? (Luke 1:26) a. Nazareth 26. What did the angel of the Lord say to Mary? (Luke 1:28) a. Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you Page 5 of 35

6 27. What did the angel tell Mary? (Luke 1:31) a. That you will conceive in your womb and bear a son and you will name him Jesus. 28. What did mary say when she heard that she will bear a son? (Luke 1:34) a. How can this be since I am a virgin 29. Who will come and overshadow Mother Mary? (Luke 1:35) a. The Holy Spirit 30. What did Mary say to the angel after listening to the good news? (Luke 1:38) a. Here am I. the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. 31. What happened when Elizabeth heard the greeting from Mary? (Luke 1:41) a. The child leaped in her womb Give one word for 32. The father of Joseph (Matthew 1:16) a. Jacob 33. Elizabeth had no children because she was. Luke 1:7 a. Barren 34. The name Zechariah & Elizabeth gave their son. Luke 1:13 a. John 35. His tongue was loosened and gave his sons name John Luke 1:63-63 a. Zechariah 36. God with us. Matthew 1:23 Page 6 of 35

7 a. Emmanuel 37. Gabriel. Luke 1:26 a. Angel 38. Virgin. Luke 1:34 a. Mary Fill in the blanks in the Scripture: 39. was Mary s husband. (Matthew 1:19) a. Joseph 40. Mary was the cousin of. (Luke 1:36) a. Elizabeth 41. Joseph son of do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. (Matthew 1:20) a. David 42. was from the priestly order of Abijah. (Luke 1:5) a. Zechariah 43. Elizabeth was from the descendant of. (Luke 1:5) a. Aaron 44. Zechariah was from. (Luke 1:5) a. Judea 45. The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her she was to be the Mother of. (Mat 1:21) a. Jesus 46. Mary was the cousin of. (Luke 1:36) Page 7 of 35

8 a. Elizabeth 47. The father of Joseph was. (Matthew 1:16) a. Jacob True or False 48. Elizabeth and Zechariah were unrighteous people., Luke 1:6 a. False 49. Angel Raphael announced Jesus birth to Mary, Luke 1:30 a. False 50. John the Baptist was the cousin of Jesus, Luke 1:36 a. True 51. The Holy spirit put the child in Mary s womb, Luke 1:35 a. True 52. Zechariah was the husband of Elizabeth, Luke 1:5 a. True 53. Angel Raphael appeared to Zechariah in Sanctuary, Luke 1:11 a. False 54. Elizabeth & Zechariah gave Jesus his name, Luke 1:31 a. False Jumbled Words. 55. YMAR Clue: She ws engaged to Joseph (Matthew 1:18) a. MARY Page 8 of 35

9 56. GLEAN Clue: Messenger send by God to a town in galilee called Nazareth (Luke 1:26) a. ANGEL 57. THZABLIEE Clue: Descendant of Aaron (Luke 1:5) a. ELIZABETH Who said to whom 58. I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years. (Luke 1:18) a. Zechariah to Angel b. Jesus to Angel c. Angel to Zechariah 59. I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God. (Luke 1:19) a. Zechariah to Angel b. Angel to Zechariah c. Angel to Mary 60. You will become mute, unable to speak, until the day these things occur. (Luke 1:20) a. Zechariah to Angel b. Angel to Zechariah c. Lot to Mary 61. Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. (Luke 1:38) a. Mother Mary to Angel b. Angel to Zechariah c. Angel to Mother Mary Page 9 of 35

10 62. How can this be, since I am a virgin? (Luke 1:34) a. Mary to Angel b. Joseph to Mary c. Angel to Zechariah 63. Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. (Luke 1:13) a. Priest to King b. Angel to Zechariah c. Abijah to Zechariah 64. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. (Luke 1:42) a. Mary to Elizabeth b. Elizabeth to Mary c. Zechariah to Elizabeth Page 10 of 35

11 CHAPTER-2 (MATTHEW & LUKE) Multiple Choice 1. Who was King in Judea when Christ was born? Matthew 2: 1 a. Nebuchadnezzar b. Pontius Pilate c. King Solomon d. King Herod 2. Who was the emperor of Rome when Christ was born? Luke 2:1 a. Nero b. Julius Caesar c. Emperor Augustus d. Marcus Aurelius 3. Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem? Luke 2:1 a. To be registered b. For a family party c. For the baby s birth d. To live there 4. Why did Mary and Joseph take Jesus to Egypt? Matthew 2:13 a. An angel told to go to Egypt b. The wise men told Joseph to go to Egypt c. Mary told Joseph to go to Egypt d. The King warned Joseph to go to Egypt 5. Why did Herod tell the wise men he wanted to know where Jesus was? Matthew 2:8 a. He wanted to see him b. He wanted to kill him Page 11 of 35

12 c. He wanted to worship him d. He wanted to capture him 6. Where did Jesus grow up? Matthew 2:23 a. Bethlehem b. Egypt c. Jerusalem d. Nazareth 7. What three gifts did the wise men bring for baby Jesus? Matthew 2:11 a. Gold, silver and Diamonds b. Incense, Myrtle and Gold c. Jewels, Gold and Spices d. Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh 8. How many wise men came from the east to see Jesus? Matthew 2:1 a. Two b. Three c. Eight d. Unknown number 9. Why was Jesus put in a manger when he was born? Luke 2:7 a. They had no relatives in Bethlehem b. They were hiding from the Romans c. There was no room in the Inn d. An angel told them to go there 10. Where is Bethlehem? Matthew 2:5 a. Jericho b. Samaria c. Judea d. Galilee Page 12 of 35

13 Answer In A Sentence 11. Who was the king during Jesus birth? (Matthew 2:1) a. Herod. 12. Where did the wise men come from? (Matthew 2:1) a. East. 13. What did they ask people while searching for Jesus? (Matthew 2:2) a. Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews. 14. How did the wise men find baby Jesus? (Matthew 2:2) a. By observing / following the star. 15. Who got frightened hearing about the new king? (Matthew 2:3) a. Herod 16. Whom did King Herod called to inquire about the Messiah? (Matthew 2:4) a. The chief priest and the scribes 17. How did the priest and scribes know where is the messiah born? (Matthew 2:5) a. It had been written by the prophets 18. What gifts did the wise men give to Jesus? (Matthew 2:11) a. Gold, frankincense and myrrh 19. After the wise men left who appeared to joseph in the dream?. (Matthew 2:13) a. Angel of the lord 20. What did the angel tell joseph to do in the dream? (Matthew 2:13) a. Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt. 21. After the death of Herod which place did joseph go? (Matthew 2:23) Page 13 of 35

14 a. Nazareth 22. Who was ruling Judea after King Herod? (Matthew 2:22) a. His son Archelaus 23. Which district did joseph take baby Jesus and mother Mary? (Matthew 2:22) a. To a district called Galilee 24. What was Jesus called because he was staying in Nazareth as also spoken through the prophets? (Matthew 2:23) a. He will be called a Nazarene 25. Who started the decree? (Luke 2:1) a.. Emperor Augustus 26. What was the decree about? (Luke 2:1) a. That everyone should be registered 27. Where was this registration? (Luke 2:3) a. In their own town whichever they belong 28. From whom Joseph was descended? (Luke 2:4) a. David 29. Which was the city of David? (Luke 2:4) a. Bethlehem 30. Where was Jesus born? (Luke 2:4-7) a. Bethlehem in a manger 31. What was Jesus wrapped into? (Luke 2:7) a. Bands of cloth Page 14 of 35

15 32. Why Jesus was born in a manger? (Luke 2:7) a. Because there were no place in the Inn 33. What did Simeon do to Mary and Joseph? (Luke 2:34) a. Blessed them 34. What was in the law of Moses related to the firstborn male child?. (Luke 2:23) a. They shall be designated as holy to the Lord 35. What was offered as a sacrifice? (Luke 2:24) a. A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. 36. Where did Jesus grow up? (Luke 2:39) a. Nazareth Give one word for 37. Birthplace of Jesus Luke 2:4-7 a. Bethlehem 38. After returning from Egypt, name the town, Joseph made his home. Matthew 2:23 a. Nazareth 39. Simeon did this to Mary and Joseph. Luke 2:34 a. Blessed 40. Every first born is to be consecrated to the Lord. Luke 2:23 a. Male 41. The wise men. Matthew 2:1 a. Magi Page 15 of 35

16 Fill in the blanks in the Scripture: 42. Baby Jesus was born in. (Luke 2:4-6) a. Bethlehem 43. Mary and Joseph sacrificed two. (Luke 2:24) a. turtle doves 44. Simeon took in his arms. (Luke 2:28) a. Baby Jesus 45. The wise men presented gifts of. (Matthew 2:11) a. Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh 46. Jesus and his family moved from Egypt to. (Matthew 2:23) a. Nazareth 47. told the shepherds a baby had been born. (Luke 2:10) a. Angels 48. Mary laid the baby Jesus in a. (Luke 2:7) a. Manger 49. was the ruler after the death of King Herod. (Matthew 2:22) a. Archelaus 50. Simeon was from. (Luke 2:25) a. Jerusalem 51. Anna was the daughter of. (Luke 2:36) a. Phanuel Page 16 of 35

17 52. Anna was years when she saw Jesus. (Luke 2:37) a. eighty four 53. Jesus got lost in the temple when he was years old. (Luke 2:42) a. twelve 54. Jesus was lost in Jerusalem for days. (Luke 2:46) a. three 55. Mary and Joseph sacrificed two in the temple. (Luke 2:24) a. turtle doves 56. Jesus and His family moved from Egypt to. (Matthew 2:23) a. Nazareth 57. was promised death after he had seen Baby Jesus. (Luke 2:26) a. Simeon 58. Jesus was born in. (Matthew 2:1) a. Bethlehem 59. The shepherds were in the when they saw a host of angels. (Luke 2:8) a. field 60. Jesus was presented to the Lord on the day. (Luke 2:21) a. eighth True or False 61. Jesus was born in a barn to fulfill a prophecy, Luke 2:7 a. False 62. According to the Gospels there were 6 wise men., Matthew 2:1 Page 17 of 35

18 a. False 63. Six wise men visited Jesus when he was born, Matthew 2:10 a. False 64. Herod liked Baby Jesus very much., Matthew 2:16 a. False 65. Joseph, Mary and Jesus stayed in Rome, Matthew 2:14 a. False 66. Jesus was born in a forest, Luke 2:7 a. False 67. Jesus grew in Wisdom and Stature, Luke 2:40 a. True 68. After the Feast Jesus went with his parents, Luke 2:43 a. False 69. Mary & Joseph found Jesus after 5 days., Luke 2:46 a. False 70. Every first born male is to be consecrated., Luke 2:23 a. True Jumbled Words. 71. PEHOSJ Clue: He was descended from the house and family of David (Luke 2:4) a. JOSEPH Page 18 of 35

19 72. EIMNESW Clue: They came from East to Jerusalem by observing his star (Matthew 2:2) a. WISEMEN 73. PEHSEHRD Clue: Living in the fields and keeping watch over their flocks by night (Luke 2:8) a. SHEPHERD 74. NAGRME Clue: Laid Jesus in it (Luke 2:7) a. MANGER 75. LEHEMTHBE Clue: Jesus was born here (Matthew 2:1) a. BETHLEHEM 76. ROEHD Clue: King when Jesus was born (Matthew 2:1) a. HEROD 77. LDGO Clue: One of the gifts for Jesus (Matthew 2:11) a. GOLD Who said to whom 78. Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? (Matthew 2:2) a. Joseph to Mary b. A man to Herod c. 3 Kings to the people 79. The child is to be born, in Bethlehem of Judea. (Matthew 2:4-5) a. Scribes to King Herod Page 19 of 35

20 b. Angels to Mary c. People to God. 80. Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage. (Matthew 2:8) a. Wiser men to King b. King Harod to Wise Men c. Shepherds to Wise Men 81. Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word. (Luke 2:29) a. Zechariah to God b. Simeon to God c. Simeon to Priest 82. This child is destined for the falling and rising of many in Israel. (Luke 2:34) a. Priest to Joseph b. Simeon to Mother Mary c. Simeon to Mother Mary Page 20 of 35

21 CHAPTER-3 (MATTHEW) Give one word for 1. John the Baptist s food when he lived in the wilderness? Matthew 3:4 a. Locusts & Wild Honey Page 21 of 35

22 COMMON 1. Match the Following Column A Column B Ans 1. Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus fled to Jesus (18) 2. Foster Father of Jesus Star (7) 3. Name of the King of Judea when Jesus was born Gifts to Jesus from 3 Kings (5) 4. How many Wise men Egypt (1) 5. Gold, frankincense and myrrh Nazareth (10) 6. Emmanuel means Zechariah (12) 7. The Wise men were guided by a Joseph (2) 8. Who did Herod wanted to kill He did not believe the Angel (13) 9. The angel told Joseph, in a dream to flee with Herod (3) 10. After death of Herod Jesus lived in God is with us (6) 11. Zechariah s wife Three (4) 12. An angel appeared to him while offering incense Jesus and Mary to Egypt (9) 13. How did Zechariah became dumb? Elizabeth (11) 14. Daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher Passover (16) 15. Jesus grew up in Twelve (17) 16. Every year Mary & Joseph went for festival of Nazareth (15) 17. Jesus was lost at the age of Anna (14) 18. He was found by Mary and Joseph after 3 days. Jesus (8) 19. After Mary was pregnant she visited Her cousin Elizabeth (19) 20. The Nativity story appears in 2 Gospels Matthew and Luke (20) 1. Matthew 2: Luke 1:5 2. Matthew 2: Luke 1:11 3. Matthew 2:1 13. Luke 1:20 4. Matthew 2:1 14. Luke 2:36 5. Matthew 2: Luke 2:40 6. Matthew 1: Luke 2:41 7. Matthew 2:9 17. Luke 2:42 8. Matthew 2: Luke 2:46 9. Matthew 2: Luke 1: Matthew 2: No reference Page 22 of 35

23 2. WORD SEARCH LUKE: Q T T A S F D G H L K J A E F W E R A N N A Y S Z H L F E S A H J K L A W N C I A F J O H N T V S Y R R Z Q W P O E R I X J D T T A A D F K L O C G X Y H W B R T P O R E M A U M A L E S D G K M U E B Y R E W T W T I A K S P R B S E A H H N N L Z O P I S R E Y N N G A W I L E E T R D F G E I Z Y M F D L Y U S I R O A A O B A W E F I T E P Q W R Y A X E F M G F E P D J E Z E F G E A B A E V N U T A D V O S R N D E U H X H A X N E G G L O R Y C D W Z A Q N E C F H P E F R G T H T L S B H O U B H D C V H R J E R U S A L E M T M A Z V S Q W E R Y O P F L O C K E R T Y U I O Page 23 of 35

24 Answer Q T T A S F D G H L K J A E F W E R A N N A Y S Z H L F E S A H J K L A W N C I A F J O H N T V S Y R R Z Q W P O E R I X J D T T A A D F K L O C G X Y H W B R T P O R E M A U M A L E S D G K M U E B Y R E W T W T I A K S P R B S E A H H N N L Z O P I S R E Y N N G A W I L E E T R D F G E I Z Y M F D L Y U S I R O A A O B A W E F I T E P Q W R Y A X E F M G F E P D J E Z E F G E A B A E V N U T A D V O S R N D E U H X H A X N E G G L O R Y C D W Z A Q N E C F H P E F R G T H T L S B H O U B H D C V H R J E R U S A L E M T M A Z V S Q W E R Y O P F L O C K E R T Y U I O ANNA INN JERUSALEM JOHN ANGEL GLORY SAVIOR FLOCK SIMEON GABRIEL NAZARETH MANGER BLESSED ELIZABETH Page 24 of 35

25 Word Search : Matthew A V S H E P H E R D S R R D T I Q O A N A F Q S C I E J E D A V I D X G V D G K T P F V Z H C D D A Y H R L B N X K E B W E P U T H N M C O G E R D T I S E M U W P N T A D O N X R O I J M T H W F M A C O C U O B Y L J G N E V D B P S V N E E H O Q S N V K E M J H S M P F B S G M P N U E U I M M A M I B H U D M S S T A S B D A G T E C Q S E R N N D F H V A B A W T Y I U I G Q B A N F Q D R N H E O R B Z M M Y R R H N S L T N W Y G D S T D B T D Y C S U H F T U E N M C U B X I F R A N K I N C E N S E M G O I G N C W R Y I P C W U B H Z V A S F G H S E A B R A H A M A B N Page 25 of 35

26 Answer A V S H E P H E R D S R R D T I Q O A N A F Q S C I E J E D A V I D X G V D G K T P F V Z H C D D A Y H R L B N X K E B W E P U T H N M C O G E R D T I S E M U W P N T A D O N X R O I J M T H W F M A C O C U O B Y L J G N E V D B P S V N E E H O Q S N V K E M J H S M P F B S G M P N U E U I M M A M I B H U D M S S T A S B D A G T E C Q S E R N N D F H V A B A W T Y I U I G Q B A N F Q D R N H E O R B Z M M Y R R H N S L T N W Y G D S T D B T D Y C S U H F T U E N M C U B X I F R A N K I N C E N S E M G O I G N C W R Y I P C W U B H Z V A S F G H S E A B R A H A M A B N SHEPHERDS RIGHTEOUS BETHLEHEM DAVID HEROD JESUS EGYPT EMMANUEL MARY JOSEPH MYRRH GOLD ABRAHAM FRANKINCENSE JUDEA Page 26 of 35

27 3 Crossword : 1) 1 R E L A 6 H 2 T E O M E I V E 7 P 3 4 S W 5 E F A R E N T S I P R A D 8 F L R I E N D C H S T O M Across : 1. RELATIVES Luke 2:44 6. HOME Luke 2:49 7. PARENTS Luke 2:41 8. FRIEND Luke 2:44 Down : 2. TEMPLE Luke 2:46 3. SEARCH Luke 2:45 4. WISDOM Luke 2:52 5. FEAST Luke 2:43 Page 27 of 35

28 2) S T A H N E G W B P E 5 J O S E P H L R R T E P S H R O O 8 M M Y R R H L D A F A I I E S R I N N N P H Y E G C P E A C E L E E M D R 12 7 Down : 1. SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8 2. ANGEL Luke 2:10 3. WORSHIP Matthew 2:11 4. BETHLEHEM Matthew 2:1 6. PRINCE Matthew 1:18 8. MARY Matthew 1:18 9. MANGER Luke 2:7 10. FIELD Luke 2:8 Across : 1. STAR Matthew 2:9 5. JOSEPH Matthew 1:20 7. ROOM Matthew 2:7 9. MYRRH Matthew 2: INN Luke 2:7 12. PEACE Luke 2:14 Page 28 of 35

29 3) 1 S 2 D R E 3 M O 5 T H O U S A N D S 4 M 6 T A B L A N G E L S M T R H 7 C R I 8 I A E K I N G H E R O D H P E N 9 T C E N S U R 10 S T A R Across : Down : 5. THOUSANDS no reference 1. STABLE Luke 2:7 6. ANGELS Luke 2:13 2. DREAM Luke 1:20 8. KING HEROD Luke 2:3 3. MOST HIGH Luke 1:32 9. CENSUS Luke 2:5 4. MARRIED Matthew 1:25 7. CARPENTER no reference 10. STAR Luke 2:9 Page 29 of 35

30 GUESS THE CHARACTER - CLUES AND PICTURES Ans : Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth When Elizabeth heard Mary s greeting, the child leapt in her womb. Luke 1:41 Ans : Boy Jesus found in the Temple Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety. Luke 2:48 Page 30 of 35

31 GUESS THE CHARACTER - CLUES & PICTURES Ans : King Herod says to the three wise men : Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found Him, bring me word, so that I may come and pay him homage. Matthew 2:8 Ans : The Angel said to the shepherds : I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people. Luke 2:10 Page 31 of 35

32 Ans : Simeon, righteous and devout man from Jerusalem Simeon took Baby Jesus in his arms and praised God. Luke 2:28 Ans : Prophet Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child. Luke 2:38 Page 32 of 35

33 Ans : Joseph, takes the child, his mother, and flees to Egypt Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night and went to Egypt Matthew 2.14 Ans : The three wise men observed the star rising When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. Matthew 2:10 Page 33 of 35

34 Ans : While they were there, the time came for to deliver her child She gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in the manger. Luke 2:7 Ans : On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 Page 34 of 35

35 Ans : Angel Gabriel sent by God, visits Virgin Mary The Angel came to her and said, Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you. Luke 1:28 Ans : An Angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream and said : Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is Page 35 of 35

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