Birth of Jesus Christ II - JSS2 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1. Author and Perfecter of Our Faith
2. Advocate
3. Alpha and Omega 
4. Almighty One
5. Authority

Importance of a Good Name

Reputation and Trust: A good name represents a person's reputation. It is built on integrity, honesty, and reliability. People with good names are trusted and respected in their communities.

Opportunities and Favor: Having a good name can open doors to various opportunities. People are more likely to help, support, and do business with someone who is known for their good character.

Moral Legacy: A good name leaves a lasting legacy. It reflects positively not only on the individual but also on their family and descendants. 

IDENTIFICATIONS OF NAMES

1. Everyone is identified with their name:

Adam—earth

Moses—drawn out

Noah—peace

Peter—rock

2. When your name is mentioned, people immediately think of something.

3. We make our name good or bad. It is our decision.

4. A bad name can be changed to good:

Saul to Paul (Acts 9)

Woman at the well to soul winner of a city (John 4)

Maniac to Christian (Mark 5)

Cursing Peter to preaching Peter (Matthew 26; Acts 2)

1. Live with Integrity: Always be honest and do what is right, even when it's difficult. Integrity means being true to your values and principles at all times.

2. Be Reliable and Trustworthy: Fulfill your commitments and promises. People need to know they can count on you.

3. Show Respect to Others: Treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their status or how they treat you. Respectful behavior earns respect in return.

The Birth of Jesus

Announcement to Mary: The angel Gabriel visited Mary, a young woman living in Nazareth, and told her that she would conceive a child by the Holy Spirit. The angel told her that the child would be the Son of God and that she should name him Jesus (Luke 1:26-38).

Journey to Bethlehem: Mary was engaged to Joseph, a carpenter. When the Roman Emperor Augustus decreed that a census be taken, Joseph and the now-pregnant Mary traveled to Bethlehem, Joseph's ancestral home, to register for the census (Luke 2:1-5).

No Room at the Inn: Upon arriving in Bethlehem, they found that there was no room available at the inn. As a result, Mary and Joseph had to stay in a stable, where animals were kept (Luke 2:6-7).

Jesus' Birth: While in the stable, Mary gave birth to Jesus. She wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger, a feeding trough for animals (Luke 2:7)

Shepherds and Angels: Nearby, shepherds were in the fields watching over their flocks. An angel appeared to them, announcing the birth of Jesus and saying that he was the Savior, Christ the Lord. A host of angels then appeared, praising God (Luke 2:8-14).

Visit of the Shepherds: The shepherds went to Bethlehem and found Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus lying in the manger. They spread the word about what the angel had told them, and all who heard it were amazed. Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:15-20).