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Why did Joseph and Mary go to Jerusalem?
To present Jesus to the Lord as it is required in the law of Moses.
What did Jesus’ parents do after not finding Jesus?
They traveled back to Jerusalem.
Where did The Magi come from?
They came from the East to Jerusalem.
What does myrrh represent?
A perfume used in burial ceremonies symbolizing his suffering and death.
What did they offer in sacrifice while being in the temple?
A pair of doves or two young pigeons.
When did Jesus’ parents find him?
After three days.
Who were the Magi in ancient times?
Wise men from Persia, Babylon or Arabia. They were known for their knowledge
of astronomy, astrology, and dreams.
What are the Three Wise Men’s names?
Melchior, Gaspar, Balthazar.
What does the Bible say about Jesus’ childhood?
He grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was with
him.
What was Jesus doing when his parents found him?
He was at the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and
asking them questions.
What were the gifts brought by the Magi to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Why did Joseph, Mary and Jesus escape to Egypt?
Because an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him Herod
would kill Jesus.
Why did Jesus’ parents go to Jerusalem every year?
Because of the Passover Festival.
What did Jesus’ parents tell him after they found him?
Why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously
searching for you.
What does gold symbolize?
A gift for a king. It represents Jesus’ royalty.
When did they return to Israel?
After Herod died. An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream to tell him to go back
to the land of Israel.
What happened to Jesus after the festival?
After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus
stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents were unaware of it.
20. What happened to Jesus and his family after he was found?
They went down to Nazareth.
What does frankincense symbolize?
Used in worship, representing his divinity.
Why did they go to Nazareth?
Because Archaleus (Herod’s son) was reigning in Judea and they were afraid to
go there.