Luke 1:39–45; 2:8–38; Matthew 2:1–18. Others Who Learned of the
Birth of Jesus Christ
1.
Fill in the chart below as you study the scriptures indicated:
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Who
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How they learned about the Savior
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What they knew about the Savior
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What they did with their knowledge
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Elisabeth (Luke 1:39-45)
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She learned that Mary carried the savior, when her baby leaped in
her womb upon Mary’s visit
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She knew that Mary’s baby was her Lord.
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She blessed Mary and blessed the fruit of her womb
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Shepherds (Luke 2:8-18)
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An angel appeared to them and told them of the Saviors birth.
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He would be wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger
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They went with haste to see the baby and then made it known
abroad what they were told concerning the child
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Simeon (Luke 2:25-35)
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The Holy Ghost told him he would not see death before seeing the
Christ. Christ entered the temple and the Holy Ghost prompted him.
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Christ was to bring salvation.
Christ was a light to lighten the gentiles.
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He blessed Mary and told her that her son would be part of the
rise and fall of many in Israel.
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Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
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She knew because of the Holy Ghost as she served God with
fasting and prayers
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She knew that he was going to bring redemption
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She spoke of him to all in Jerusalem
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Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12)
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They studied astrology and saw the new star that told of his
birth
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He was King of the Jews, and should be born in Judea. He was to be a governor to rule Israel
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Went to the child with gifts and rejoiced. They did not go back to Herod.
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Herod (Matthew 2:1-18)
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He was told by the three wise men.
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He was King of the Jews, and should be born in Judea. He was to be a governor to rule Israel. He
was under 2 years old.
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Slew all of the children in Bethlehem
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Chief Priests (Matthew 2:1-6)
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They learned by the writings of the prophets
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That he was the Christ and he was to be born in Bethlehem of
Judea.
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They told Herod, so Herod could use the information to kill the
Christ child.
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Nephites (3 Nephi 1:12-22)
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Signs of his coming- no darkness for a night & a star
appeared.
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The Son of God must shortly be born.
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They fell to the earth. They
believed and were converted unto the lord
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2.
Write a response to the question: What do I know about the Savior, how
have I learned it, and what am I doing with what I know?
I know that the
Savior is my friend, and that he loves me.
I know that he suffered for my sins and will be the Savior of the
world. I know that he is God’s only
begotten son. That he came to earth to
fulfill the will of the Father and that he did so will giving all the glory to
the Father. I have learned this through
study of the scriptures and prayer. I
also have learned this through hearing others testimonies. I always try to be an example to others. I live the gospel and understand that I
represent my Savior. I also try and
share this knowledge of what I know and have learned to those who are close to
me.
