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The gifts brought by the Magi to Jesus are traditionally interpreted to symbolize aspects of his life and role. Which gift is associated with Jesus' eventual death and burial?
The gifts brought by the Magi to Jesus are traditionally interpreted to symbolize aspects of his life and role. Which gift is associated with Jesus' eventual death and burial?
- Myrrh, representing his mortality and future suffering. (correct)
- Gold, representing his kingship and earthly wealth.
- Frankincense, representing his purity and innocence.
- Incense, representing his divinity and role as a spiritual leader.
King Herod's reaction to the news of Jesus' birth was primarily driven by what motivation?
King Herod's reaction to the news of Jesus' birth was primarily driven by what motivation?
- Desire to understand Jewish prophecies and religious beliefs.
- Curiosity about the Magi and their foreign customs.
- Political insecurity and fear of losing his throne to a rival king. (correct)
- Genuine interest in worshipping the newborn king as a religious leader.
What led the Magi to Bethlehem instead of remaining in Jerusalem after meeting with Herod?
What led the Magi to Bethlehem instead of remaining in Jerusalem after meeting with Herod?
- Local Jerusalem residents advised them that Bethlehem was the traditional birthplace of the Messiah.
- Divine guidance through dreams directed them to Bethlehem and warned them to avoid Herod upon their departure. (correct)
- They misinterpreted Herod's directions and mistakenly traveled to Bethlehem instead of another location.
- Herod's explicit instructions directed them to Bethlehem to confirm Jesus' location.
The 'Massacre of the Innocents,' ordered by Herod, involved the killing of infants and children in Bethlehem within what age range?
The 'Massacre of the Innocents,' ordered by Herod, involved the killing of infants and children in Bethlehem within what age range?
The Magi are described as men of 'influence and wealth' who were searching for Jesus. What was their primary initial motivation for seeking out the newborn king?
The Magi are described as men of 'influence and wealth' who were searching for Jesus. What was their primary initial motivation for seeking out the newborn king?
Flashcards
Magi
Magi
Wise men from the East who visited Jesus.
Gifts of the Magi
Gifts of the Magi
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh given to Jesus.
Herod's order
Herod's order
Herod commanded the killing of male infants in Bethlehem.
Dreams as guidance
Dreams as guidance
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Historical cruelty
Historical cruelty
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Study Notes
Nativity and Hidden Years
- The Magi, representing seekers of truth, brought costly gifts (gold, incense, myrrh) for Jesus.
- The Magi travelled to Bethlehem to visit the newborn Jewish king, seeking the newborn King,
- King Herod, concerned about a threat to his reign, sought out the newborn king.
- Herod intended to murder the child, but the Magi were warned in a dream not to visit him.
- The Magi bypassed Jerusalem and travelled to Egypt, following a different route.
- An angel warned Joseph to take Jesus and his mother and flee to Egypt.
- King Herod ordered the killing of all male infants in Bethlehem up to two years old.
- Estimates are that a dozen or so infants were killed.
- Such atrocities, while appearing unimaginable today, were common in that era.
- Herod killed his favoured wife and three sons due to suspicion of plotting.
- Herod abstained from pork to please his Jewish subjects.
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