The Sign
What sign did the magi see in the sky which led them to Jesus?
A star
How many magi were there?
Traditionally three because they brought three gifts to Jesus.
What animal did the magi ride on?
camels
How did Herod hear of the magi?
They came to Jerusalem asking about Jesus.
What was the first thing the magi did when they found Jesus with Mary?
They fell down/prostrated themselves and worshipped Him.
True or False: The Magi followed the star home.
False.
What is another name for the magi?
The three wisemen/three kings
What terrain did the Magi travel across?
the desert
Why was Herod troubled by the magi and their mission?
He felt threatened because they were looking for a "newborn king of the Jews" (Mt. 2:2), and he was the current king of the Jews.
How many gifts did the magi give Jesus?
three
Where did the star stop?
It "came to rest over the place where the Child was" (Mt. 2:9) a.k.a. it stopped over where Jesus was staying.
What is the name of the Magi that begins with a "C" (or a "G")?
Caspar or Gaspar
Where were the magi most likely from?
Persia/Babylon
Where did Herod's priests and scribes say the Christ was to be born?
in Bethlehem
What did the gift of gold signify?
Jesus is a king.
In which cardinal direction (North, South, East, West) did the star rise?
The East: "For we have seen his star in the East and have come to worship him." Mt. 2:2
What is the name of the Magi that begins with a "M"?
Melchior
How long was the magi's journey (in miles)?
1,000 - 1,200 miles
What did Herod tell the magi to do when they found the baby?
He told them to report back to him so that he could supposedly worship the baby himself.
What did the gift of frankincense signify?
Jesus is God.
What two things did the magi learn from the star about Jesus' identity?
That he was 1) a king and 2) a Jew.
What is the name of the magi that begins with a "B"?
Balthasar
How long do we think it took them to complete the journey?
Why did the magi return home by a different way?
They were warned about Herod in a dream.
What did the gift of myrrh signify/foreshadow?
Jesus' death and burial