The Wise Men
What did the Wise Men see in the East that made them start their journey?
A star.
What was the name of the King who heard about Jesus' birth?
King Herod
According to the prophecy, where was the Messiah supposed to be born?
Bethlehem
According to the prophecy, where was the Messiah supposed to be born?
Bethlehem
Who appeared to Joseph in a dream to warn him about Herod?
An angel of the Lord
What did the Wise Men say they were looking for?
The King of the Jews?
Where did the star lead the wise men?
To the place where Jesus was
How did King Herod feel when he heard about Jesus?
He was disturbed
Who wrote the prophecy that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem?
Micah
Where did the angel tell Mary and Joseph to take Jesus?
Egypt
What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Who did the Wise Men say placed the star in the sky?
God
Who did King Herod ask about where the Messiah would be born?
The chief priests and teachers of the law
The prophecy said the ruler from Bethlehem would do what for God's people?
Shepherd them
Why did Joseph take his family to Egypt?
To protect Jesus from Herod
How did the Wise Men find where Jesus was?
They followed a star
How did the wise men feel when they saw the star stop over the place where Jesus was?
They were overjoyed
What did King Herod secretly tell teh Wise Men to do?
Find the child and report back to him
What is another name for the Messiah?
The Christ or Savior
How long did Joseph and his family stay in Egypt?
Until King Herod died.
Why did the Wise Men return to King Herod?
They were warned in a dream not to go back to him.
What does the star represent in the story of Jesus' birth?
The sign of the Savior's arrival
What did King Herod actually plan to do to Jesus?
How does this story show that the prophecies about Jesus were fullfilled?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, just as the prophecy said
What prophecy was fulfilled by Jesus going to Egypt?
"Out of Egypt I called my Son."