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CHRISTMAS QUIZ How much do you know How much do you know about Christmas? about Christmas?

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CHRISTMAS QUIZCHRISTMAS QUIZ““How much do you know How much do you know

about Christmas?about Christmas?““How much do you know How much do you know

about Christmas?about Christmas?

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1. The name of the mother of Jesus was:1. The name of the mother of Jesus was:

• MarthaMartha

• MaryMary

• EveEve

• DeborahDeborah

• MarthaMartha

• MaryMary

• EveEve

• DeborahDeborah

1. The name of the mother of Jesus was:1. The name of the mother of Jesus was:

• 1. 1. MaryMary Matthew 1:18 "18 This Matthew 1:18 "18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, but before they came together, she was found to be with child she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.”through the Holy Spirit.”

• 1. 1. MaryMary Matthew 1:18 "18 This Matthew 1:18 "18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, but before they came together, she was found to be with child she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.”through the Holy Spirit.”

2. Jesus was born in what town?2. Jesus was born in what town?

• JerusalemJerusalem

• NazarethNazareth

• BethlehemBethlehem

• New YorkNew York

• JerusalemJerusalem

• NazarethNazareth

• BethlehemBethlehem

• New YorkNew York

2. Jesus was born in what town?2. Jesus was born in what town?

• 22. . BethlehemBethlehem Matthew 2:1 Matthew 2:1 "After Jesus was born in "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, . . .”Bethlehem in Judea, . . .”

• 22. . BethlehemBethlehem Matthew 2:1 Matthew 2:1 "After Jesus was born in "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, . . .”Bethlehem in Judea, . . .”

3. Joseph was a:3. Joseph was a:

• CarpenterCarpenter

• DoctorDoctor

• EngineerEngineer

• FishermanFisherman

• CarpenterCarpenter

• DoctorDoctor

• EngineerEngineer

• FishermanFisherman

3. Joseph was a:3. Joseph was a:

• CarpenterCarpenter Matthew 13:55 Matthew 13:55 "Isn't this the carpenter's "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary, . . .”name Mary, . . .”

• CarpenterCarpenter Matthew 13:55 Matthew 13:55 "Isn't this the carpenter's "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary, . . .”name Mary, . . .”

4. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn?4. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn?

• It was too expensiveIt was too expensive

• There was no innThere was no inn

• There was no roomThere was no room

• None of the aboveNone of the above

• It was too expensiveIt was too expensive

• There was no innThere was no inn

• There was no roomThere was no room

• None of the aboveNone of the above

4. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn?4. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn?

• There was no room.There was no room. Luke 2:7 " . . . because Luke 2:7 " . . . because there was no room for there was no room for them in the inn.”them in the inn.”

• There was no room.There was no room. Luke 2:7 " . . . because Luke 2:7 " . . . because there was no room for there was no room for them in the inn.”them in the inn.”

5. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem?5. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem?

• ColtColt

• Mary rode a donkey and Mary rode a donkey and Joseph walkedJoseph walked

• WagonWagon

• Who knows?Who knows?

• ColtColt

• Mary rode a donkey and Mary rode a donkey and Joseph walkedJoseph walked

• WagonWagon

• Who knows?Who knows?

5. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem?5. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem?

• 5. 5. We don’t know.We don’t know. The The Bible doesn't say. Some Bible doesn't say. Some suppose that she rode suppose that she rode something since she was so something since she was so far along in her pregnancy.far along in her pregnancy.

• 5. 5. We don’t know.We don’t know. The The Bible doesn't say. Some Bible doesn't say. Some suppose that she rode suppose that she rode something since she was so something since she was so far along in her pregnancy.far along in her pregnancy.

6. After being born, Jesus was placed in a:6. After being born, Jesus was placed in a:

• BasketBasket

• MangerManger

• Pile of hayPile of hay

• On the back of a donkeyOn the back of a donkey

• BasketBasket

• MangerManger

• Pile of hayPile of hay

• On the back of a donkeyOn the back of a donkey

6. After being born, Jesus was placed in a:6. After being born, Jesus was placed in a:

• 6. 6. Manger.Manger. Luke 2:7 "And Luke 2:7 "And she brought forth her she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; and laid him in a manger; because there was no room because there was no room for them in the inn.”for them in the inn.”

• 6. 6. Manger.Manger. Luke 2:7 "And Luke 2:7 "And she brought forth her she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; and laid him in a manger; because there was no room because there was no room for them in the inn.”for them in the inn.”

7. A manger is a:7. A manger is a:

• StableStable

• Feeding troughFeeding trough

• Wooden tableWooden table

• BarnBarn

• StableStable

• Feeding troughFeeding trough

• Wooden tableWooden table

• BarnBarn

7. A manger is a:7. A manger is a:

• 7. 7. Feeding Trough.Feeding Trough. It It comes from a Greek word comes from a Greek word that means "to eat".that means "to eat".

• 7. 7. Feeding Trough.Feeding Trough. It It comes from a Greek word comes from a Greek word that means "to eat".that means "to eat".

8. Which animals does the Bible say were housed in the stable?

8. Which animals does the Bible say were housed in the stable?

• Cows, donkeys, sheepCows, donkeys, sheep

• Lions, tigers and bearsLions, tigers and bears

• Goats, sheep and cowsGoats, sheep and cows

• The Bible doesn’t say.The Bible doesn’t say.

• Cows, donkeys, sheepCows, donkeys, sheep

• Lions, tigers and bearsLions, tigers and bears

• Goats, sheep and cowsGoats, sheep and cows

• The Bible doesn’t say.The Bible doesn’t say.

8. Which animals does the Bible say were housed in the stable?

8. Which animals does the Bible say were housed in the stable?

• 8. 8. The Bible doesn't say.The Bible doesn't say.• 8. 8. The Bible doesn't say.The Bible doesn't say.

9. From what area were the three kings that visited Jesus?

9. From what area were the three kings that visited Jesus?

• The westThe west

• The eastThe east

• The orientThe orient

• None of the aboveNone of the above

• The westThe west

• The eastThe east

• The orientThe orient

• None of the aboveNone of the above

9. From what area were the three kings that visited Jesus?9. From what area were the three kings that visited Jesus?

• 9. 9. None of the above.None of the above. This is a trick This is a trick question! The Bible only talks about question! The Bible only talks about the wise (magi) coming to see Jesus. the wise (magi) coming to see Jesus. The Bible never describes them as The Bible never describes them as kingskings. It‘s just the song that says "We . It‘s just the song that says "We three kings of orient are" Matthew 2:1 three kings of orient are" Matthew 2:1 "Now when Jesus was born in "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,”wise men from the east to Jerusalem,”

• 9. 9. None of the above.None of the above. This is a trick This is a trick question! The Bible only talks about question! The Bible only talks about the wise (magi) coming to see Jesus. the wise (magi) coming to see Jesus. The Bible never describes them as The Bible never describes them as kingskings. It‘s just the song that says "We . It‘s just the song that says "We three kings of orient are" Matthew 2:1 three kings of orient are" Matthew 2:1 "Now when Jesus was born in "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,”wise men from the east to Jerusalem,”

10. What sign were the shepherds told to look for by the angel?

10. What sign were the shepherds told to look for by the angel?

• A lion and a sheep together A lion and a sheep together in peacein peace

• A tree with a star on topA tree with a star on top

• A star over BethlehemA star over Bethlehem

• None of the aboveNone of the above

• A lion and a sheep together A lion and a sheep together in peacein peace

• A tree with a star on topA tree with a star on top

• A star over BethlehemA star over Bethlehem

• None of the aboveNone of the above

10. What sign were the shepherds told to look for by the angel?

10. What sign were the shepherds told to look for by the angel?• 10. 10. None of the Above.None of the Above.

Luke 2:12 "And this shall Luke 2:12 "And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”a manger.”

• 10. 10. None of the Above.None of the Above. Luke 2:12 "And this shall Luke 2:12 "And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”a manger.”

11. With what words did the heavenly host of angels praise God?

11. With what words did the heavenly host of angels praise God?

• "Joy to the World, the Lord is "Joy to the World, the Lord is Come”Come”

• "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah”"Glory, Glory, Hallelujah”

• "King of Kings and Lord of Lords”"King of Kings and Lord of Lords”

• "Glory to God in the highest,”"Glory to God in the highest,”

• "Joy to the World, the Lord is "Joy to the World, the Lord is Come”Come”

• "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah”"Glory, Glory, Hallelujah”

• "King of Kings and Lord of Lords”"King of Kings and Lord of Lords”

• "Glory to God in the highest,”"Glory to God in the highest,”

11. With what words did the heavenly host of angels praise God?

11. With what words did the heavenly host of angels praise God?

• 11. 11. Glory to God...Glory to God... Luke 2:14 Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will and on earth peace, good will toward men." The other songs toward men." The other songs were written long after Christ were written long after Christ died and “Glory to God” was died and “Glory to God” was not to the modern tune.not to the modern tune.

• 11. 11. Glory to God...Glory to God... Luke 2:14 Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will and on earth peace, good will toward men." The other songs toward men." The other songs were written long after Christ were written long after Christ died and “Glory to God” was died and “Glory to God” was not to the modern tune.not to the modern tune.

12. What is frankincense?12. What is frankincense?

• A form of goldA form of gold

• An incense from a treeAn incense from a tree

• A jewelA jewel

• None of the above.None of the above.

• A form of goldA form of gold

• An incense from a treeAn incense from a tree

• A jewelA jewel

• None of the above.None of the above.

12. What is frankincense?12. What is frankincense?

• 12. 12. A valuable incenseA valuable incense made from the sap of a treemade from the sap of a tree

• 12. 12. A valuable incenseA valuable incense made from the sap of a treemade from the sap of a tree

13. What is myrrh?13. What is myrrh?

• A musical instrumentA musical instrument

• A spice used for burialA spice used for burial

• A valuable wineA valuable wine

• None of the aboveNone of the above

• A musical instrumentA musical instrument

• A spice used for burialA spice used for burial

• A valuable wineA valuable wine

• None of the aboveNone of the above

13. What is myrrh?13. What is myrrh?• 13. 13. A valuable spiceA valuable spice sometimes sometimes

used in burials. John 19:39-40 "And used in burials. John 19:39-40 "And there came also Nicodemus, which there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound aloes, about an hundred pound weight 40 Then took they the body weight 40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury”manner of the Jews is to bury”

• 13. 13. A valuable spiceA valuable spice sometimes sometimes used in burials. John 19:39-40 "And used in burials. John 19:39-40 "And there came also Nicodemus, which there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound aloes, about an hundred pound weight 40 Then took they the body weight 40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury”manner of the Jews is to bury”

14. How many wise men came to see Jesus?14. How many wise men came to see Jesus?

• OneOne

• TwoTwo

• ThreeThree

• The Bible doesn’t sayThe Bible doesn’t say

• OneOne

• TwoTwo

• ThreeThree

• The Bible doesn’t sayThe Bible doesn’t say

14. How many wise men came to see Jesus?14. How many wise men came to see Jesus?

• 14. 14. No one knowsNo one knows, but more , but more than one. Some SUPPOSE that than one. Some SUPPOSE that there were three since there were there were three since there were three gifts, but that is just a three gifts, but that is just a guess. Matthew 2:1 "Now when guess. Matthew 2:1 "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,”men from the east to Jerusalem,”

• 14. 14. No one knowsNo one knows, but more , but more than one. Some SUPPOSE that than one. Some SUPPOSE that there were three since there were there were three since there were three gifts, but that is just a three gifts, but that is just a guess. Matthew 2:1 "Now when guess. Matthew 2:1 "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,”men from the east to Jerusalem,”

15. What does "wise men" most likely refer to?15. What does "wise men" most likely refer to?

• LawyersLawyers

• Star gazers.Star gazers.

• PriestsPriests

• DoctorsDoctors

• LawyersLawyers

• Star gazers.Star gazers.

• PriestsPriests

• DoctorsDoctors

15. What does "wise men" most likely refer to?15. What does "wise men" most likely refer to?

• 15. 15. Star Gazers.Star Gazers. See most any See most any commentary. Star gazers could commentary. Star gazers could often navigate, predict the times often navigate, predict the times for best planting, knew math, for best planting, knew math, astronomy and calendar astronomy and calendar systems. They were very systems. They were very important in agricultural important in agricultural societies.societies.

• 15. 15. Star Gazers.Star Gazers. See most any See most any commentary. Star gazers could commentary. Star gazers could often navigate, predict the times often navigate, predict the times for best planting, knew math, for best planting, knew math, astronomy and calendar astronomy and calendar systems. They were very systems. They were very important in agricultural important in agricultural societies.societies.

16. The wise men met Jesus in a:16. The wise men met Jesus in a:

• Manger.Manger.

• Castle.Castle.

• Stable.Stable.

• House.House.

• Manger.Manger.

• Castle.Castle.

• Stable.Stable.

• House.House.

16. The wise men met Jesus in a:16. The wise men met Jesus in a:

• 16. 16. House.House. Matthew 2:11 "And Matthew 2:11 "And when they were come into the when they were come into the househouse, they saw the young child , they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”frankincense, and myrrh.”

• 16. 16. House.House. Matthew 2:11 "And Matthew 2:11 "And when they were come into the when they were come into the househouse, they saw the young child , they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”frankincense, and myrrh.”

17. Who told Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem?17. Who told Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem?

• An angelAn angel

• Caesar Augustus.Caesar Augustus.

• HerodHerod

• No one told them to go.No one told them to go.

• An angelAn angel

• Caesar Augustus.Caesar Augustus.

• HerodHerod

• No one told them to go.No one told them to go.

17. Who told Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem?17. Who told Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem?

• 17. 17. Caesar Augustus.Caesar Augustus. Luke 2:1, 4 Luke 2:1, 4 "And it came to pass in those days, "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from that there went out a decree from Caesar AugustusCaesar Augustus, that all the world , that all the world should be taxed. . . . 3 And all went to should be taxed. . . . 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)”house and lineage of David:)”

• 17. 17. Caesar Augustus.Caesar Augustus. Luke 2:1, 4 Luke 2:1, 4 "And it came to pass in those days, "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from that there went out a decree from Caesar AugustusCaesar Augustus, that all the world , that all the world should be taxed. . . . 3 And all went to should be taxed. . . . 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)”house and lineage of David:)”

18. The child Jesus went to Egypt:18. The child Jesus went to Egypt:

• To meet pharaohTo meet pharaoh

• Because Joseph was told in Because Joseph was told in a dream to take hima dream to take him

• Joseph did not take Jesus Joseph did not take Jesus to Egyptto Egypt

• None of the aboveNone of the above

• To meet pharaohTo meet pharaoh

• Because Joseph was told in Because Joseph was told in a dream to take hima dream to take him

• Joseph did not take Jesus Joseph did not take Jesus to Egyptto Egypt

• None of the aboveNone of the above

18. The child Jesus went to Egypt:18. The child Jesus went to Egypt:

• 18. 18. Joseph was told in a dreamJoseph was told in a dream to to do it. Matthew 2:13 "And when they do it. Matthew 2:13 "And when they were departed, behold, the angel of were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a appeareth to Joseph in a dreamdream, saying, Arise, and take the , saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”the young child to destroy him.”

• 18. 18. Joseph was told in a dreamJoseph was told in a dream to to do it. Matthew 2:13 "And when they do it. Matthew 2:13 "And when they were departed, behold, the angel of were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a appeareth to Joseph in a dreamdream, saying, Arise, and take the , saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”the young child to destroy him.”

19. According to the Bible, the little drummer boy met Jesus:

19. According to the Bible, the little drummer boy met Jesus:

• When Jesus was in the mangerWhen Jesus was in the manger

• At a houseAt a house

• When Jesus was about two When Jesus was about two years oldyears old

• None of the aboveNone of the above

• When Jesus was in the mangerWhen Jesus was in the manger

• At a houseAt a house

• When Jesus was about two When Jesus was about two years oldyears old

• None of the aboveNone of the above

19. According to the Bible, the little drummer boy met Jesus:

19. According to the Bible, the little drummer boy met Jesus:

• 19. 19. None of the above.None of the above. The story of a drummer boy The story of a drummer boy meeting Jesus is not in the meeting Jesus is not in the Bible.Bible.

• 19. 19. None of the above.None of the above. The story of a drummer boy The story of a drummer boy meeting Jesus is not in the meeting Jesus is not in the Bible.Bible.

20. In which books do we find the story of Jesus’ birth20. In which books do we find the story of Jesus’ birth

• MatthewMatthew

• MarkMark

• LukeLuke

• JohnJohn

• MatthewMatthew

• MarkMark

• LukeLuke

• JohnJohn

20. In which books do we find the story of Jesus’ birth:20. In which books do we find the story of Jesus’ birth:

• 20. 20. Matthew and Luke Matthew and Luke only.only. Mark and John to not Mark and John to not talk about the birth of Jesus.talk about the birth of Jesus.

• 20. 20. Matthew and Luke Matthew and Luke only.only. Mark and John to not Mark and John to not talk about the birth of Jesus.talk about the birth of Jesus.

21. December 25th has been celebrated as Christmas since the Bible was written.

21. December 25th has been celebrated as Christmas since the Bible was written.

• TrueTrue

• FalseFalse

• TrueTrue

• FalseFalse

21. December 25th has been celebrated as Christmas since the Bible was written.

21. December 25th has been celebrated as Christmas since the Bible was written.

• 21. 21. False.False. Although the Bible talks Although the Bible talks about the birth of Jesus, it never uses the about the birth of Jesus, it never uses the word "Christmas". As best as we know, word "Christmas". As best as we know, the earliest Christians didn't celebrate the earliest Christians didn't celebrate Christmas. Later, several different dates Christmas. Later, several different dates were observed by Christians but it wasn’t were observed by Christians but it wasn’t until about the 4th century that December until about the 4th century that December 25th became the common day of 25th became the common day of celebration. The fact is that no one really celebration. The fact is that no one really knows when Jesus was born. knows when Jesus was born.

• 21. 21. False.False. Although the Bible talks Although the Bible talks about the birth of Jesus, it never uses the about the birth of Jesus, it never uses the word "Christmas". As best as we know, word "Christmas". As best as we know, the earliest Christians didn't celebrate the earliest Christians didn't celebrate Christmas. Later, several different dates Christmas. Later, several different dates were observed by Christians but it wasn’t were observed by Christians but it wasn’t until about the 4th century that December until about the 4th century that December 25th became the common day of 25th became the common day of celebration. The fact is that no one really celebration. The fact is that no one really knows when Jesus was born. knows when Jesus was born.

22. DISCUSSION QUESTION:22. DISCUSSION QUESTION:

• How does our culture How does our culture influence how we influence how we understand the stories of understand the stories of the Bible?the Bible?

• How does our culture How does our culture influence how we influence how we understand the stories of understand the stories of the Bible?the Bible?

Read For Yourself!Read For Yourself!

You can read what the Bible You can read what the Bible says about the birth of Jesus in says about the birth of Jesus in

Matthew 1:18-2:23 and Luke Matthew 1:18-2:23 and Luke 1:26-2:20. Now go back and 1:26-2:20. Now go back and

read these verses again like you read these verses again like you are hearing this wonderful story are hearing this wonderful story

for the first time.for the first time.

You can read what the Bible You can read what the Bible says about the birth of Jesus in says about the birth of Jesus in

Matthew 1:18-2:23 and Luke Matthew 1:18-2:23 and Luke 1:26-2:20. Now go back and 1:26-2:20. Now go back and

read these verses again like you read these verses again like you are hearing this wonderful story are hearing this wonderful story

for the first time.for the first time.

This test is available as free downloads in Microsoft Word, Corel Word Perfect, text and PowerPoint formats for Sunday School use at

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Some scripture quotations taken from: King James version or HOLY BIBLE, NEW

INTERNATIONAL VERSION (NIV) 1973, 1978 by the International Bible Society, used by

permission of Zondervan Bible publishers.

Copyright 2002 by Terry Taylor. You may edit for your own use but you may not edit and

redistribute. You may however give away You may however give away this original version.this original version.

This test is available as free downloads in Microsoft Word, Corel Word Perfect, text and PowerPoint formats for Sunday School use at

www.eBibleTeacher.com

Some scripture quotations taken from: King James version or HOLY BIBLE, NEW

INTERNATIONAL VERSION (NIV) 1973, 1978 by the International Bible Society, used by

permission of Zondervan Bible publishers.

Copyright 2002 by Terry Taylor. You may edit for your own use but you may not edit and

redistribute. You may however give away You may however give away this original version.this original version.