THE ONE WHO HAS BEEN BORN KING OF THE JEWS

Matthew 2:1-12

Key Verse 2

and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

1. Read verses 1-4. Who came to Jerusalem after Jesus was born? (1) What moved them to embark on this long journey? (2) Why were Herod and his people disturbed? (3, 4)

2. Read verses 5-6. What was the religious leader’s answer to Herod’s inquiry? (5-6) What can we learn about Jesus’ identity based on what was foretold by the prophet Micah? (Micah 5:2, 4)

3. Read verses 7-12. What did Herod ask the Magi in order to carry out his plan to kill Jesus? (7-8) Why were the Magi overjoyed? (9-10) What did they do upon finding the child? (11) What were they warned about? (12)

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