Question Luke Chapter 2

Bible Knowledge Luke Chapter 2

Context Questions

1. But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid!I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all people. This very day in David’s town your Saviour was born-Christ the Lord!”(Luke 2:10-11)
(i) To whom did the angel say this? (1m)
(ii) Complete the angel’s message to them? (4 m)

2. Joseph went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to the town of Bethlehem in Judea, the birthplace of King David. Joseph went there because he was a descendent of David. He went to register with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him. She was pregnant..”..(Luke 2:4-5)

(i) Why did Joseph make this journey with Mary?( 2m)

(ii) Who was the governor of Syria at that time? ( 1m)

(iii) Where did Mary deliver her baby? ( 2m)


3. He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me?Didn’t you know that I had to be in my Fathers house?”(Luke 2:49)
(i) Where was Jesus when he said these words? ( 1 m)

(ii) Who looked for him? ( 1 m)

(iii)What was he doing when he was found? ( 2m)

(iv) Why did Jesus call God “Father?” ( 1 m)

4. Suddenly a great army of heaven’s angels appeared with the angel, singing praises
To God:”Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth….”(Luke2:13-14)
(i) Complete the song of the angels on this occasion. ( 1 m)

(ii) What was the message of the angel to the shepherds before this song was sung? ( 3 m)

Essay Questions
1. a) Describe the incident of Mary and Joseph going to Jerusalem for the Passover and Jesus being found in the Temple when he as twelve years old. Luke 2: 41-52.

b) What was the significance of reaching the age of twelve for a Jewish boy? (2 m)
c) What were the claims that Jesus made in this incident. ( 1 m)