Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Prophecies of His Birth

In what language did Isaiah foretell Christ’s birth? BR-ASI9 39.7

“Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14. BR-ASI9 39.8

In what event was this prophecy fulfilled? BR-ASI9 39.9

“Now all this was done [the birth of Jesus of the Virgin Mary], that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” Matthew 1:22, 23. BR-ASI9 39.10

Where was the Messiah to be born? BR-ASI9 39.11

“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall He come forth unto Me that is to be ruler in Israel.” Micah 5:2. BR-ASI9 39.12

When was Jesus born? BR-ASI9 39.13

“Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king.” Matthew 2:1. BR-ASI9 39.14

What prophecy was fulfilled in the slaughter of the children of Bethlehem? BR-ASI9 39.15

“Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.” Matthew 2:16-18. BR-ASI9 39.16