The Shepherds and the Magi
What gifts did the magi bring for Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
Who was the old man that held Jesus in the temple?
Simeon
Where did Mary, Joseph, and Jesus travel to because an angel had warned Joseph in the dream to flee?
Egypt
What city was the capital of Judea?
Jerusalem
Who first announced Jesus' birth?
The angels
What was the name of the eldery prophetess at the temple when Jesus was baby?
Anna
Who ordered the little boys in Bethlehem to be killed?
King Herod
What does it mean to grow in stature?
to develop physically
Why do shepherds stay awake at night?
They stay in the field with their sheep to guard the flock.
What did Simeon say he could do now that he had seen Jesus?
He was ready to die because he had finally seen the Saviour.
Why did Mary and Joseph leave Egypt?
An angel told him that those trying to take his children's life were dead.
Today orthodox Jews point to the words of the Torah with a pointer. What is this pointer called?
It's called a 'yod'.
How many times is shepherding mentioned in the Bible?
Over 200 times
Why did Mary and Joseph go to Jerusalem when Jesus was 12 years old?
To celebrate the Passover
How did Mary and Joseph pay for their trip to Egypt?
They probably sold the gold that the magi had given them. They may have sold the frankincense and myrrh while in Egypt to cover living expenses.
What is the first sentence of the Shema prayer?
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.
What made the magi look for the Messiah in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is a royal city. Since they were looking for a newborn king, Jerusalem seemed like a logical place to go.
What was Jesus doing when Mary and Joseph found Him in the temple?
He was sitting with teachers and rabbis, listening to the teachings and asking questions.
After Herod died, God told Joseph to return to Israel. Where did he and Mary live after that?
They lived in Nazareth in Galilee, their original hometown.
What is wisdom?
Wisdom is the ability to differentiate or discern between right and wrong, moral and immoral, good and bad, as well as the ability to choose to do what is right, moral, and good. Being wise is being able to see life from God’s perspective. Being wise is being able to see life from God’s perspective.