The Magi and Herod Flashcards
1
Q
Bethlehem was a small _______ and __________ community
A
Farming and Shepherding
2
Q
what was king Herod?
A
the local Jewish king who was a puppet for the Romans.
3
Q
where did Herod rule?
A
Jerusalem
4
Q
What does the Magi ask Herod?
A
Where is this new ruler?
5
Q
What were the Magi Following?
A
A Star
6
Q
Why was Herod upset at the news of there being a new ruler?
A
He doesn’t want to be replaced
7
Q
What did Herod want to do to the new king?
A
Kill him
8
Q
Where did the star lead the Magi?
A
Bethlehem
9
Q
What were the 3 gifts given to Jesus?
A
Gold, Myrrh, and Frankincense
10
Q
In Josephs 2nd dream what does the Angel tell him?
A
That King Herod was after Jesus and that he and his family should go to Egypt until Herod died.
11
Q
Who are the Magi?
A
3 kings or wisemen
