MATTHEW 2:1-13 Flashcards
Who came to Jerusalem asking about the birth of the king of the Jews?
A. King Herod
B. Magi from the East
C. Shepherds from the East
B | Magi from the East
What sign did the Magi see that indicated the birth of Jesus?
A. His star
B. The moon
C. His Sun
A | His star
Who was the king of Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth?
A. King David
B. King Herod
C. King Saul
B | King Herod
What did King Herod ask the Magi to do after they found Jesus?
A. Report back to him
B. Write a letter back to him
C. Arrest him
A | To report back to him
What is the name of the town where Jesus was born?
A. Jerusalem
B. Egypt in Africa
C. Bethlehem in Judea
C | Bethlehem in Judea
True or False: The Magi brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
True
What warning did the Magi receive in a dream?
A. To get away from Jesus
B. Not to return to Herod
C. To return to Herod
B | Not to return to Herod
What did Joseph do after being warned in a dream?
He took Mary and Jesus and fled to Egypt
Fill in the blank: The Magi were guided by a ______ to find Jesus.
star
What was Herod’s reaction when he realized he had been outwitted by the Magi?
A. He was dumbfounded
B. He was furious
C. He was not surprised
B | He was furious
What did Herod order to happen to all boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity after hearing about Jesus?
A. To be killed
B. To be captured
C. To be exiled
A | To be killed
True or False: Herod wanted to worship Jesus.
False
What was Joseph’s relationship to Mary?
A. He was her brother
B. They we’re father & daughter
C. He was her husband
C | He was her husband
How long did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus stay in Egypt?
A. Until Herod died
B. 5 years
C. Until they received a word from the Lord
A | Until Herod died
What does the name ‘Jesus’ mean?
A. God with us
B. The Lord Saves
C. In our time
B | The Lord saves
What did the Magi follow to find the location of Jesus?
A. The clouds
B. The angel of the Lord
C. The star
C | The star
Who informed Herod about the location of Jesus’ birth?
A. The chief priests and teachers of the law
B. The prophets
C. The magi
A | The chief priests and teachers of the law
What was the reaction of the Magi when they saw the star stop over the place where Jesus was?
A. They were happy
B. They were overjoyed
C. They were surprised
B | They were overjoyed
Fill in the blank: Joseph was instructed to flee to ______.
A. Jerusalem
B. Egypt
C. Judea
B | Egypt
What type of dream did Joseph have?
A. A warning dream
B. The saving dream
C. A vision
A | A warning dream
What did the Magi do after visiting Jesus?
A. They returned to Herod
B. They returned to their country by another route
C. They stayed with Jesus for protection
B | They returned to their country by another route
What was the purpose of the Magi’s visit?
A. To shower him with gifts
B. To worship the newborn king
C. To spend time with the king
B | To worship the newborn king
True or False: The Magi were kings.
False
