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What motivated Herod's order to kill male infants in Bethlehem?
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?
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?
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?
Why did the Magi initially travel to Jerusalem?
What can be inferred about Herod's character based on his actions?
What can be inferred about Herod's character based on his actions?
Flashcards
Magi
Magi
Wise men from the East who sought Jesus.
Gifts of the Magi
Gifts of the Magi
Gold, incense, and myrrh given to Jesus.
Herod's decree
Herod's decree
Order to kill male infants in Bethlehem.
Dream warning to Magi
Dream warning to Magi
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Flight to Egypt
Flight to Egypt
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Study Notes
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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