Life of Christ and the Magi

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What mission does the name 'Yahweh Saves' suggest for Jesus?

  • To establish a new religious order
  • To serve as a teacher of the law
  • To accomplish salvation events (correct)
  • To conquer political foes of Israel

What significant event did Simeon foretell about Mary?

  • Her ascendance into heavenly realms
  • Her future leadership among women
  • Her role as an orator in the temple
  • Her soul would be pierced with a sword (correct)

Who recognized Jesus as a revelation and glory during the presentation at the temple?

  • King Herod
  • The Magi from the East
  • The Pharisees and Sadducees
  • Simeon, a righteous and devout man (correct)

What celestial phenomenon guided the Magi to the newborn king?

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Where did the Magi come from according to traditional accounts?

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Flashcards

Yahweh Saves

The name indicating Jesus's mission of redemption and salvation.

Simeon

A devout man who recognized Jesus as Israel's redeemer and blessed him.

Anna

A prophetess who thanked God for the redemption of Jerusalem.

The Magi

Learned men from the East who followed a star to find Jesus.

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Holy Innocents

Refers to the children killed under King Herod’s orders in an attempt to eliminate Jesus.

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Study Notes

Life of Christ

  • Jesus' name means "Yahweh Saves"
  • Jesus' mission was to accomplish events that would be shown
  • Forty days after birth, Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem for purification and dedication
  • Simeon, a righteous and devout man, prayed for Israel's redemption after seeing Jesus
  • Simeon saw Jesus as a sign for the fall and rising of many in Israel
  • Simeon also spoke to Mary's soul

The Magi and the Holy Innocents

  • Magi (perhaps from Persia) visited the Holy Family in Bethlehem
  • They were learned men
  • They recognized Jesus as the newborn king
  • They paid tribute to him
  • They were guided by a bright heavenly body (possibly a star)
  • They were likely astrologers
  • The Magi were named Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar

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