Question

From the story of the early life of Jesus up to twelve years, identify ways through which he is seen as coming from poor background.

Answer 1

1. His father was a poor carpenter.
2. His mother was an ordinary village girl.
3. He was born in a manger/ cattle shed.
4. He was born in a small town of Judah /Bethlehem.
5. The first people to visit him were shepherd.
6. He was revealed to Simeon and Anna who were simple.
7. During dedication the parents offered birds.
8. He grew up in Nazareth/town of low status.