100 Christmas Bible Quiz Questions With Answers

Test your knowledge with 100 Christmas Bible quiz questions and answers. Fun, family friendly, and perfect for church events and holiday gatherings.

Rachel Matthews

12/11/20254 min read

Christmas brings joy, warmth, and a chance to revisit the story of Jesus birth. A Christmas Bible quiz is a fun way to keep the focus on Scripture while bringing family and friends together. These questions range from easy to tricky. Perfect for church groups, schools, youth ministry, and home celebrations.

The Christmas story appears mainly in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. These chapters tell us about Mary, Joseph, the angels, shepherds, wise men, and the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. This quiz includes facts from those passages and general Christmas themed Bible knowledge.

Easy Questions

Where was Jesus born – Bethlehem
Who was Jesus mother – Mary
Who was Jesus earthly father – Joseph
What town did Mary and Joseph travel from – Nazareth
What sign did the angel give the shepherds – A baby wrapped in cloths lying in a manger
Who announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus – An angel
What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary – Gabriel
Where was Jesus laid after birth – In a manger
Who visited Jesus first, shepherds or wise men – Shepherds
What guided the wise men on their journey – A star
What did the shepherds do after seeing Jesus – They spread the news
What did Mary wrap Jesus in – Swaddling cloths
Who ordered the census that brought Joseph to Bethlehem – Caesar Augustus
What animal does the Bible never mention in the stable – Any animal (none are listed)
Who tried to kill baby Jesus – King Herod
Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape danger – Egypt
What does the name Jesus mean – Savior
What was Josephs occupation – Carpenter
How many Gospels record the birth of Jesus – Two
Which Gospel mentions shepherds visiting Jesus – Luke

Medium Questions

Which prophet said Jesus would be born in Bethlehem – Micah
Who doubted the news about becoming a father and was made silent – Zechariah
What relative of Mary was also pregnant – Elisabeth
What was the name of Elisabeths husband – Zechariah
What did the wise men bring – Gold, frankincense, myrrh
What did gold represent – Kingship
What did frankincense represent – Priesthood or worship
What did myrrh represent – Sacrifice or burial
What did the angel tell Joseph in a dream – Take Mary as your wife
How did the wise men avoid returning to Herod – They went home another way
What did Herod order when he felt deceived – The killing of boys two years and under
Where did the wise men come from – The east
What song did the angels sing to the shepherds – Glory to God in the highest
How old was Jesus during the wise mens visit – Around one to two years old
What sign appeared in the sky for the wise men – A star
What day do Christians celebrate Jesus birth – December 25
What does Immanuel mean – God with us
Who recognized Jesus at the temple as the Messiah – Simeon
Who was the prophetess who praised God at the temple – Anna
What animal did Mary and Joseph offer at the temple – Two doves or pigeons

Hard Questions

Which Gospel begins with a genealogy tracing Jesus to Abraham – Matthew
Which Gospel traces Jesus lineage to Adam – Luke
Who was the governor of Syria during the census – Quirinius
What does the word Christ mean – Anointed One
Which Old Testament book foretells a virgin birth – Isaiah
Which king was ruling Judea when Jesus was born – Herod the Great
What tribe was Jesus from – Judah
What city was called the City of David – Bethlehem
How many angels appeared to the shepherds – A multitude
What did Joseph plan to do before the angel appeared – Divorce Mary quietly
What language were the angelic phrases likely spoken in – Aramaic
Which wise mans gift symbolized Jesus death – Myrrh
What did the star do when the wise men reached Bethlehem – Stopped over the house
Which Gospel includes Marys song – Luke
What is Marys song called – The Magnificat
Which Gospel includes Zechariahs prophecy – Luke
What is Zechariahs prophecy called – The Benedictus
Which Old Testament prophet described a great light coming to Galilee – Isaiah
What king built the temple that later appears in the Christmas story – Solomon
What did Herod ask the wise men to report – The exact location of the child

Extra Challenging Questions

Which Old Testament prophet spoke of Rachel weeping for her children – Jeremiah
What was the age limit for Herods decree – Two years and under
Who dreamed about fleeing to Egypt – Joseph
How long was the family in Egypt – Until Herod died
What festival brought Jesus family to Jerusalem yearly – Passover
What tribe was Zechariah from – Levi
What role did Zechariah serve – Priest
Where was Zechariah when the angel appeared – In the temple
What was Elisabeths reaction to pregnancy – She rejoiced
What did Mary do after listening to the shepherds report – Treasured and pondered these things

Christmas Story Deep Cuts

What was Josephs family line – Line of David
Who ruled after Herod – Archelaus
What was the purpose of the census – To register for taxation
What direction did the wise men travel – Westward
What emotion did Herod feel when he heard of Jesus birth – Disturbed
What emotion did the wise men feel when the star stopped – Great joy
What posture did the wise men take before Jesus – They bowed and worshiped
What is the earliest prophecy of Jesus in Scripture – Genesis 3:15
What was the common lodging situation in Bethlehem during the census – Guest rooms were full
Why is Bethlehem significant in Davids story – It was Davids hometown

Final Advanced Questions

What occupation were the shepherds likely doing at night – Watching sheep
Why were shepherds significant in the Christmas story – They represented the humble and lowly
Where does the Bible describe Mary riding a donkey – Nowhere
Why did Joseph consider divorcing Mary – She was pregnant before marriage
Why did God send angels instead of prophets in the Christmas story – To mark a direct heavenly announcement
What does Luke emphasize about the birth – Humility
What does Matthew emphasize about the birth – Kingship and prophecy
What was the cultural meaning of swaddling cloths – Care and protection
What language was the word Immanuel originally written in – Hebrew
Why did God choose Bethlehem – It fulfilled prophecy

Bonus Christmas Questions

What line was Mary from – Line of David
What town did Elisabeth live in – Hill country of Judea
What was John the Baptists role – Prepare the way for the Lord
What sign did Zechariah ask for – How he could know the message was true
What happened the moment Zechariah believed – His speech returned
What did the wise men call Jesus – King of the Jews
What guided Joseph in every decision – Dreams
What did the shepherds do after hearing the angels – They went to Bethlehem
Why is Christmas important to Christians – It celebrates the birth of the Savior
What is the central message of the Christmas story – God came to earth to save humanity

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