Comparing Birth Stories

Directions: Read Matthew 1:18-2:23 and Luke 1:26-2:52.  Identify the events listed below as being from Matthew’s account,  Luke’s account, or both accounts. Put the number of the event in the correct box.

1. Mary conceives through the power of the Holy Spirit.
2. Joseph has a dream about Mary’s condition.
3. The angel Gabriel appears to Mary.
4. The Magi visit.
5. Shepherds visit the newborn child.
6. A census is taken.
7. Mary reflects on the birth of her son.
8. Jesus is referred to as “Emmanuel.”
9. An angel appears to Joseph and tells him to take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt.
10. Jesus lies in a manger.
11. Joseph and Mary go to Judea.
12. Joseph is of the House of David.
13. The Innocents are slaughtered as a result of Herod’s command.
14. The Holy Family settles in Nazareth.
15. Mary visits Elizabeth.
16. Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
17. There is no room at the inn.