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Where did Jesus Christ born according to the text?
Where did Jesus Christ born according to the text?
What did the wise men see in the east that led them to Jerusalem?
What did the wise men see in the east that led them to Jerusalem?
Why did King Herod call the chief priests and scribes of the people together?
Why did King Herod call the chief priests and scribes of the people together?
What did the star do after the wise men departed from King Herod?
What did the star do after the wise men departed from King Herod?
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What was the reaction of the wise men when they saw the star?
What was the reaction of the wise men when they saw the star?
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What did the wise men do when they came into the house where Jesus was?
What did the wise men do when they came into the house where Jesus was?
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What gifts did the three wise men present to Jesus?
What gifts did the three wise men present to Jesus?
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Why did the three wise men depart into their own country another way?
Why did the three wise men depart into their own country another way?
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Where did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus flee to after being warned by the angel of the Lord?
Where did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus flee to after being warned by the angel of the Lord?
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What was the reason behind King Herod's order to slay all the children in Bethlehem?
What was the reason behind King Herod's order to slay all the children in Bethlehem?
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What prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus was taken to Egypt?
What prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus was taken to Egypt?
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What was the consequence of King Herod's death?
What was the consequence of King Herod's death?
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Study Notes
The Birth of Jesus Christ
- Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea during the reign of King Herod.
- Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, seeking the King of the Jews, having seen a star in the East.
- The wise men's question troubled King Herod and the entire city of Jerusalem.
The Search for Jesus
- King Herod gathered chief priests and scribes to ask about the birthplace of Christ, and they told him it was Bethlehem, as written by the prophet.
- Herod secretly asked the wise men about the timing of the star's appearance and sent them to Bethlehem to search for the young child.
The Visit of the Wise Men
- The wise men followed the star, which led them to the house where Jesus was, and they rejoiced with great joy.
- They worshiped Jesus and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- God warned them in a dream not to return to Herod, and they departed to their own country another way.
The Flight to Egypt
- An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, warning him to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt, as Herod would seek to destroy Jesus.
- Joseph took his family to Egypt, where they stayed until Herod's death, fulfilling the prophecy "Out of Egypt have I called my son."
Herod's Massacre
- Herod, feeling mocked by the wise men, ordered the slaughter of all children in Bethlehem and its surrounding areas, from two years old and under.
- This event fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah, "In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not."
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Test your knowledge of the Bible with this quiz on Matthew Chapter 2, which tells the story of the Three Wise Men and the flight into Egypt. See how well you understand the events and characters of this important chapter.
