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What gifts were presented to Jesus?
What gifts were presented to Jesus?
- Incense, perfume, and spices
- Gold, frankincense, and myrrh (correct)
- Silver, copper, and bronze
- Wine, bread, and oil
Why did the wise men take a different route on their way back?
Why did the wise men take a different route on their way back?
- To take a shorter route
- Because they were warned by God in a dream (correct)
- To avoid Herod's soldiers
- To see more of the country
Where did Joseph take Jesus and his mother after the wise men departed?
Where did Joseph take Jesus and his mother after the wise men departed?
- Egypt (correct)
- Jerusalem
- Nazareth
- Bethlehem
What was fulfilled when Jesus left Egypt?
What was fulfilled when Jesus left Egypt?
Why was Herod exceedingly wroth?
Why was Herod exceedingly wroth?
What happened to the children in Bethlehem and the coasts thereof?
What happened to the children in Bethlehem and the coasts thereof?
What was the significance of the star seen by the wise men?
What was the significance of the star seen by the wise men?
Why did Herod call the wise men secretly?
Why did Herod call the wise men secretly?
What was Herod's intention when he sent the wise men to Bethlehem?
What was Herod's intention when he sent the wise men to Bethlehem?
What was the response of the wise men when they saw the star?
What was the response of the wise men when they saw the star?
What happened when the wise men arrived at the house of Jesus?
What happened when the wise men arrived at the house of Jesus?
What is not mentioned in this passage about Jesus' life after his birth?
What is not mentioned in this passage about Jesus' life after his birth?
Study Notes
The Birth of Jesus Christ
- Wise men from the East arrive in Jerusalem seeking the newborn King of the Jews, guided by a star.
- Herod the king is troubled by their inquiry, leading to a gathering of chief priests and scribes to determine the child’s birthplace.
- Prophecy reveals Bethlehem as the birthplace: "Out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel."
- Herod secretly consults the wise men to learn the exact time the star appeared, aiming to find Jesus.
Gifts and Divine Guidance
- The wise men present gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus after finding him.
- After being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they leave for their country by another route.
Flight to Egypt
- An angel appears to Joseph in a dream, instructing him to flee to Egypt with Mary and the child to escape Herod’s deadly intent.
- Joseph promptly departs at night, taking his family to Egypt, fulfilling prophecy that foretold, "Out of Egypt have I called my son."
Herod's Wrath
- Herod, enraged by the wise men's departure and perceived mockery, orders the massacre of all male children in Bethlehem aged two and under.
- This tragic event fulfills the prophecy of Jeremiah concerning lamentation and mourning, with Rachel weeping for her lost children.
Return after Herod's Death
- After Herod's death, an angel instructs Joseph in Egypt to return to Israel with Mary and Jesus.
- Joseph heeds the angel's instruction and returns, further emphasizing the importance of divine guidance in their journey.
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