This episode was based on the stage production "Step into Bethlehem", written by Paul McCusker.
- "Bubba"

The first 3 part episode.
- David

When the general asks Connie to come to Rome, he mentions the Coliseum. It was not built until seventy AD and this adventure takes place around 3 or 4 BC.
- Science/linguisticsgeek

The character of Judah is a reference to Acts 5:37.
- "Bubba"

Connie mentions a cartoon character when she says, "Your telling me? I'm going to have arms like Popeye by the time this is over", in which Eugene replies, "Who? Oh, that little mariner fellow. Popeye being Popeye the Sailor Man!
- Tim

Whit: Where's our Joseph? Eugene?
Eugene: I'll be there momentarily Mr. Whittaker. I was just uh having uh trouble attempting to tie my sandals.
White: Oh, do you need help?
Connie: [laughs] The IQ of a planet and he can't even tie his own sandals.
Eugene: I'll ignore that. Do I look appropriate to the occasion?
Whit: You might want to get rid of your glasses.
Eugene: Huh? Oh yes, I'm about 13 centuries ahead of my time.
- Jonathan

Eugene: (to Benjamin) Connie will be working here at your fine establishment.
Judah: You haven't eaten here.
- Waluigi Freak 99

Benjamin: Here's a broom servant girl! Sweep the courtyard!
Connie: Huh? Oh! Eugene?
Eugene: (laughs) Sorry Connie, I am off to find Mary & Joseph and that charismatic individual, Hezekiak! Farewell!
Connie: But, Eugene!
Eugene: Don't forget the cobwebs in the corner!
- Tim