Luke 2: Jesus’ Birth and Youth
What was the purpose of the census under Caesar Augustus? Who had to register? When and where?
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Why did Mary go with Joseph?
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Why was no lodging available for Joseph and Mary?
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What made a heavenly appearance so terrifying to the shepherds?
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Why was the good news delivered to shepherds and not someone else?
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After hearing the message, how soon did the shepherds go to Bethlehem? Why might they have delayed their departure?
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How much difficulty might the shepherds have had in finding the right stable?
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What was so amazing about the shepherds’ story?
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After hearing the shepherds, what was Mary pondering?
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How well was the shepherd’s story accepted by those who heard it firsthand? When it was repeated?
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Neighbors and family gathered for the celebration for John. Who was present for Jesus’ celebration?
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For the consecration offering in the Temple, why couldn’t Joseph come up with enough money for a lamb?
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For how long had Simeon gone to the Temple with the hope of seeing the Messiah?
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How did Simeon introduce himself to Jesus’ parents?
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Why did seeing the Messiah give Simeon peace?
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After seeing Jesus, did he know more about the Messiah than before?
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How did Luke learn the details about Anna?
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How did Anna confirm what Simeon had said?
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Why doesn’t Luke mention the wise men and the flight to Egypt? What difficulties had to be overcome before they could return to Nazareth?
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In what ways was Jesus different from other children? How might he have been seen as no different at all?
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Before Jesus reached age twelve, how often had he been to Passover in Jerusalem? Why?
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If we do not blame Jesus or his parents for any misconduct, how could he be left behind?
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What were Joseph’s and Mary’s feelings as they looked for the lost Jesus? In what places did they look but not find him?
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What was Jesus doing for the three days while his parents were looking for him? Where did he sleep? What did he eat?
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After three days looking but not finding Jesus, what hope was left that his parents would ever find him?
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Why was the Temple the last place that Jesus’ parents looked?
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Why were the teachers in the Temple amazed at Jesus understanding and answers to questions?
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Why were Joseph and Mary shocked? Why hadn’t Jesus been roaming the city, looking for his parents?
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How was losing Jesus an event that Mary held “dear to her heart”? What were Joseph’s feelings?
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