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WHERE DID IT HAPPEN?

  • Where was Jesus born?
    Answer: Bethlehem (Ephratha).
  • When, evidently, was Jesus born?
    Answer: The month of Ethanim (September/October) 2 B.C.E.
  • How many astrologers visited Jesus?
    Answer: An unknown number.
  • Who guided the star that led the astrologers to Jesus?
    Answer: Most likely Satan.

For Discussion: Would it be right to celebrate Jesus' birth on December 25? Why or why not?

Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus

WHO AM I?

I was made mute because I doubted Gabriel.
Answer: Zechariah.—Luke 1:18-23.

I was a prophetess who met Jesus at the temple.
Answer: Anna.—Luke 2:36-38.

WHEN IN HISTORY?

Nehemiah building the walls of Jerusalem

Nehemiah 2:5-8, 18
Answer: 455 B.C.E.

The destruction of the city of Jerusalem

2 Kings 25:8-10
Answer: 607 B.C.E.

Christians fleeing Jerusalem

Luke 21:20, 21
Answer: 66 C.E.

Answer these questions, and provide the missing Bible verse(s).

How do parents who enforce reasonable rules imitate Jehovah?
Answer: Psalm 32:8

What does a stupid one let out?
Answer: Proverbs 29:11

What is one reason why we should be cautious about the use of alcohol?
Answer: Isaiah 5:11

Appeared in Awake!  December 2006

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