He showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance ... clear as crystal. Revelation 21:10+11
The wall was made of jasper, and the city of pure gold, as pure as glass. Revelation 21:18
Heaven is a beautiful place. The Bible tells us that the walls around it are made of glittering precious stones. Each gate is made of one huge pearl. Imagine a pearl so big that it is used as a city gate!
There is a wide street in heaven. The whole city and the wide street are made of pure gold that shines like crystal glass.
It's a joy to imagine what it will be like in heaven. But it will be much, much more beautiful there than we can ever imagine. We can look forward to heaven!
How well do you know the Christmas Story?
Because of what did Jesus become the Saviour? (1/10)
He healed many sick people and even brought the dead back to life.
He lived his life without sin and did many good deeds.
He took our punishment upon himself when he died on the cross.
He took our punishment upon himself when he died on the cross.
Hint:
What did star-gazers from the East see at about the same time when the angel visited the shepherds? (2/10)
They discovered a new constellation in the sky.
They saw the Southern Cross.
They discovered a new star.
They discovered a new star and immediately knew what it meant.
Hint: What they saw was a miracle from God.
If you display a hint, this will result in a point deduction.
What is the most joyful thing about Christmas for you? (3/10)
That I have holidays/Christmas break.
That Jesus came to be our Saviour.
That I get a lot of presents.
The most important thing is that Jesus came to become our Saviour.
Hint:
In what kind of building was Jesus born? (4/10)
In a palace
In a stable
In a cabin
Jesus was born in a stable.
Hint: Animals also lived in that building.
How long did Simeon have to wait before his greatest wish to see the Saviour of the world came true? (5/10)
20 years at the most
40 years, perhaps even longer
30 years
Simeon had to wait 40 years. Maybe even longer. Then he saw Jesus in the temple, just as God had promised him.
Hint:
Where can you read the original Christmas story? (6/10)
In the Bibel
At the Israel Museum in Jerusalem
In history books
You can read the Christmas story in the Bible in the New Testament in Luke and Matthew.
Hint: The book of books is being searched for.
Where did the star lead the star-gazers? (7/10)
He led them to King Herod and then to Emperor Augustus.
He led them first to Jerusalem and then to Bethlehem to see Jesus.
He led them to the shepherds to whom the angels had appeared.
He led them first to Jerusalem and then to Bethlehem to see Jesus.
Hint:
What did the new star in the sky stand for? (8/10)
A new king had been born.
The climate on earth would change.
The world would soon come to an end.
The star-gazers knew immediately that a new king had been born and they had to visit him.
Hint:
When and where did God first promise that He would send a Saviour? (9/10)
To Abraham, when he was to sacrifice Isaac
After the great flood, with Noah
In the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve
In the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve
Hint:
Who was Mary engaged to? (10/10)
To John
To Jacob
To Joseph
Joseph was her fiancé and they were soon to be married.
