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Matthew Chapter 2 (part 3)

Posted in Bible Study, Matthew, tagged , , on February 10, 2022|

Read Matthew Chapter 2
1. Why does Joseph take his family to Egypt in Matthew 2:13?

2. Where is Egypt in relationship to Israel?

Going deeper: How has Egypt figured into the history of the Jews prior to this time? Provide scriptures to support your response where possible.

3. How long did Joseph and his family stay in Egypt according to Matthew 2:14-15?

4. Copy Hosea 11:1 here. Meditate on this. Record your thoughts and impressions.

5. What did Herod do when the wise men didn’t return to him according to Matthew 2:16?

6. Copy Jeremiah 31:15 here. Mediate on this. Record your thoughts and impressions.

7. Why does Joseph decide to return to Israel from Egypt according to Matthew 2:20?

8. Why does Joseph choose to live in Nazareth in the Galilee according to Matthew 2:22-23?

Going deeper: Who is Herod Archelaus?

9. What application can be made to your life and relationship with God from this chapter?

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Matthew Chapter 2 (part 2)

Posted in Bible Study, Matthew, tagged , , on February 3, 2022|

Read Matthew Chapter 2

1. Who came to Jerusalem according to Matthew 2:1?

Going Deeper: What extra-biblical information regarding the wise men (magi) can youfind? Where were they believed to have been from?

2. What were the wise men (magi) asking according to Matthew 2:2?

3. What was Herod’s response to the inquiries of the wise men in Matthew 2:3-4?

4. What was Herod told by the chief priests and scribes in Matthew 2:5-6?

5. What did Herod do according to Matthew 2:7-8?

6. What do the wise men do after meeting with Herod according to Matthew 2:9-10?

7. What was their response to seeing the star in Matthew 2:10?

8. Where were Jesus and his mother according to Matthew 2:11?

9. Approximately how much time is thought to have passed between the birth of Jesus and this visit by the wise men (magi)?

10. What was the reaction of the wise men (magi) to seeing the child and his mother in Matthew 2:11?

11. Why did the wise men not return to Herod as he had asked?

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Matthew Chapter 2 (part 1)

Posted in Bible Study, Matthew, tagged , , on January 27, 2022|

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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Christmas Preparation Part 3: Visitors from the East

Posted in Bible, Bible Basics, Bible Study, Christmas, Gospels, Jesus, Matthew, New Testament, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 13, 2011|

In preparation for the coming celebration of Christmas, arguable the second most significant celebration in the year, Read Matthew 2:1-12 and see how many of the following questions you can answer.  If you have questions or are unsure of something, please post a comment.

  • What caused the Kings to come to find the Christ child?  Who did they say they were looking for?
  • What was Herod’s response to hearing what the Kings from the east had to say?
  • What is Herod’s plan with regard to this “king of the Jews” that has been born?
  • What was the reaction of the Kings to seeing the star (v. 10)?
  • What was the response of the kings from the east when they saw the Christ child according to Matt. 2:11?
  • What is your response to the Christ child?  Do you worship Him?  Tell others of what you have seen Him do in your life?  Perhaps this coming year, you want to make your response to the Christ child more evident
  • What gifts did they bring to Jesus, the King?  (v. 11)
  • What does each gift signify or foretell?

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Christmas Preparation Part 1: The Announcement, threats of divorce, visit to relatives

Posted in Bible, Bible Basics, Bible Study, Books of the Bible, Christmas, God, Jesus, Luke, Matthew, New Testament, tagged , , , , , , , , , on December 11, 2011|

In preparation for the coming celebration of Christmas, arguable the second most significant celebration in the year, Read Matthew 1 and see how many of the following questions you can answer.  If you have questions or are unsure of something, please post a comment.
  • What horrible news does Joseph receive in Matt. 1:18?
  • How does Joseph come to terms with Mary’s pregnancy according to Matt. 1:19-25?
  • Read Luke 1.  According to Luke 1:26, who came as a messenger from God to Mary?
  • Where was Mary living at the time of this story?
  • To whom was Mary betrothed?  Of what lineage was her betrothed?
  • How does Gabriel greet Mary in verse 28?
  • What is her reaction in verse 29?
  • For what job has Mary been chosen according to verse 31?
  • How does Gabriel describe Jesus and what He will do in verses 32-33?
  • What is Mary’s very practical question in verse 34?
  • What is Gabriel’s response in verse 35?
  • What separate proof of the authenticity of his message does Gabriel offer in verse 36?
  • What is Mary’s response to the message from God through Gabriel in verse 38?
  • Who does Mary go to visit during her pregnancy according to Luke 1:36-41?  Why?
  • What happens to Elizabeth when she hears Mary’s voice?  Why is that significant?

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