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Worksheet # 1
The Nativity Story – Movie
1.
What message troubled Herod? What does this message mean?
2.
Who is the “righteous branch” mentioned Jeremiah?
3.
What were the orders of King Herod to his soldiers?
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5.
Why did the Jewish people sacrifice animals at the temple?
Who is Zechariah? What is his role in the community?
6.
What is Zechariah praying for while in the temple?
7.
What message does Zechariah receive in the temple?
8.
What is Zechariah’s response?
9.
What was Zechariah’s punishment for doubting God?
10. Who is Elizabeth?
11. Why did the soldiers take the man’s daughter?
3rd Quarter
Religion 10
12. How does the movie depict Mary’s reaction to being informed that she would get married to Joseph?
13. What is Mary’s response to the angel’s message?
14. What was Mary’s concern about her family finding out of her pregnancy?
15. What does Elizabeth say when she greets Mary?
16. Why were the men left dead hanging on the tree?
17. What was Mary’s families response to her returning pregnant?
18. What was Joseph’s reaction to Mary after she informed them she was pregnant?
19. What does the angel tell Joseph?
20. Why did King Herod send soldiers to Bethlehem?
21. What uncertainty do Mary and Joseph express to each other?
22. What do the Magi say that gold represents?
23. What do the Magi say that frankincense represents?
24. What do the Magi say that myrrh represents?
25. Where was Joseph told to flee to with Mary and Joseph?