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?
Who were Jesus' first visitors? (1/10)
The shepherds
The neighbours
The Star-gazers
The shepherds came to him first.
Hint: Only those who knew about the birth visited him.
If you display a hint, this will result in a point deduction.
What did the angel tell the shepherds? (2/10)
A king has been born in Bethlehem. He will free you from the Roman empire.
This night in Bethlehem, the Saviour promised by God has been born.
You have watched the sheep very well and will get a reward for it.
In Bethlehem this night, the Saviour promised by God has been born. It is Jesus Christ, the Lord.
Hint: God keeps his promises!
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem? (3/10)
Because of a census and because they were descendants of King David from Bethlehem.
They wanted to visit relatives there who were descendants of King David.
They wanted to look for a new place to live there.
The emperor had ordered a census. Everyone had to travel to the place where their family came from and register there.
Hint: What the emperor ordered had to be obeyed.
In which books in the New Testament of the Bible is the Christmas story found? (4/10)
Matthew and Luke
Matthew and Mark
John and Revelation
In Matthew 1 and Luke 2 you can read the Christmas story. The two stories complement each other.
Hint: The books are in the 1st and 3rd place in the New Testament.
When and where did God first promise that He would send a Saviour? (5/10)
In the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve
To Abraham, when he was to sacrifice Isaac
After the great flood, with Noah
In the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve
Hint:
In what kind of building was Jesus born? (6/10)
In a palace
In a stable
In a cabin
Jesus was born in a stable.
Hint: Animals also lived in that building.
Where did the star that showed the star-gazers the way stop? (7/10)
Above the town sign of Bethlehem
Above the palace of King Herod
Over the house where Jesus was
The star stopped over the house where Jesus was.
Hint:
What did the shepherds see out in the fields near Bethlehem? (8/10)
A bright light and an angel appeared to them.
They discovered a new bright star.
A shooting star fell from the sky.
An angel appeared to them. He was surrounded by a bright light and brought good news to the shepherds.
Hint: Heavenly beings are seldom seen.
Where did Mary lay down the newborn baby Jesus? (9/10)
In a basket
In a manger
In an old cradle
Mary wrapped Jesus in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger from which the animals usually ate.
Hint: Do you know the difference between manger and danger?
What did the star-gazers (Magi) bring Jesus as a gift? (10/10)
Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Camels and sheep
Valuable fabrics and precious stones
They brought royal gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh
