Read Matthew Chapter 2
1. When do the events of Matthew chapter 2 take place?
2. Herod is a name like “Pharaoh” or “Czar.” Which “Herod” is being referred to in Matthew 2:1?
Going Deeper: Why is he called Herod the Great? Who were his sons?
3. Where was Jesus born according to Matthew 2:1?
Going deeper: Why did Yeshua need to be born in Bethlehem?
4. Copy Micah 5:2 here. Meditate on this. Record your thoughts and impressions.
Going deeper: When did Micah live and prophesy?
5. Where is Bethlehem located? What does the terrain of the area look like?
6. Who else was from Bethlehem according to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)? Provide scripture references where you can.
7. What do you learn about Bethlehem from the following verses?
Genesis 35:19
Joshua 19:10-16
Going deeper: What is the situation in Bethlehem today? Is it part of Israel? Explain.
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