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The Magi and the Birth of Jesus

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What motivated Herod's order to kill male infants in Bethlehem?

The Magi's refusal to share the location of Jesus' birth

His desire to appease the Jewish religious leaders

A prophecy he'd heard about a newborn king

His fear of a potential rival to his throne (correct)

Which gift brought by the Magi symbolized Jesus's future role?

All of the gifts collectively symbolized his multifaceted nature

Gold, symbolizing his royal lineage and kingship (correct)

Incense, representing his divine nature and worship

Myrrh, signifying his suffering and death

How did the Magi circumvent Herod's plan to locate the newborn king?

They secretly returned to Bethlehem and helped Joseph and Mary escape to Egypt.

They heeded a divine warning in a dream and departed without informing Herod. (correct)

They sent a messenger to Joseph and Mary, warning them of the danger.

They intentionally misled Herod by providing false information about the child's whereabouts.

Why did the Magi initially travel to Jerusalem?

<p>To seek guidance from Herod on how to find the newborn king (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Herod's character based on his actions?

<p>He was a ruthless and paranoid leader who prioritized maintaining his power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Magi and the Birth of Jesus

The Magi were men of influence and wealth who sought the truth
They brought gifts representing kingship, worship, and burial
They stopped in Jerusalem before travelling to Bethlehem
Herod, fearing a threat to his reign, tried to find the newborn king
Herod initially wanted to worship the child, but really intended murder
The Magi were warned in a dream to avoid Herod
The Magi travelled a different route (to Egypt)
Herod ordered the killing of all male infants up to two years old in and around Bethlehem
Herod was a bloodthirsty king, who also slaughtered his wife and sons
Herod was not Jewish, yet still abstained from pork
The incident was noted by the Roman Emperor Caesar

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This quiz explores the story of the Magi and their significant role in the birth of Jesus. It covers their journey, the gifts they brought, and the implications of their visit in relation to King Herod. Test your knowledge of this important biblical narrative and its historical context.