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Epiphany Bible Quiz — Hard Magi and Star Trivia

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Epiphany Bible Quiz — Hard Magi and Star Trivia

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1. In Matthew's account, what specific detail does he provide about the timing of the Magi's arrival at Jesus' location in Bethlehem?

A.They arrived on the twelfth day after Jesus' birth

B.They arrived when Jesus was in a manger

C.They found Jesus in a house, not a stable

D.They arrived during the feast of dedication

2. What did Herod request the Magi to do after they reported finding the child, according to Matthew 2:8?

A.Bring the child to Jerusalem for blessing

B.Return and tell him the exact location of the child

C.Offer their gifts to the temple treasury

D.Remain in Bethlehem and guard the child

3. According to Matthew 2:1-2, what term did Matthew use to describe the observers of the star in the East?

A.Astronomers from Persia

B.Kings from the Orient

C.Magi from the East

D.Wise men who studied the heavens

4. In Matthew's nativity account, what was the primary astrological phenomenon that caused the Magi to travel to Jerusalem?

A.A lunar eclipse visible only from the East

B.A comet appearing in the western sky

C.They saw his star in the East

D.A conjunction of Jupiter and Venus

5. What was the supernatural means by which the Magi were warned not to return to Herod, according to Matthew 2:12?

A.An angel appeared to them in a vision

B.They were warned in a dream

C.A pillar of fire blocked their path

D.The star moved backward in the sky

6. According to Matthew 2:11, what three specific gifts did the Magi present to Jesus?

A.Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

B.Gold, silver, and precious stones

C.Spices, perfumes, and incense

D.Gold, oil, and fine linen

7. What prophecy from the Old Testament did the chief priests and teachers quote when Herod asked them where the Messiah would be born?

A.Isaiah 9:6 predicting a child from Judah

B.Micah 5:2 predicting the ruler would come from Bethlehem

C.Jeremiah 31:15 predicting weeping in Ramah

D.Zechariah 9:9 predicting the king entering Jerusalem

8. According to Luke's Gospel, what event occurred after Jesus' birth that led to His presentation at the temple?

A.The visit of the Magi

B.The completion of Mary's days of purification

C.The appearance of the star in the East

D.The departure of Joseph to Egypt

9. What was Herod's violent response after the Magi failed to return to him with the child's location?

A.He imprisoned all the chief priests and scribes

B.He ordered the massacre of male children in Bethlehem

C.He sent soldiers to guard all roads leading out of Jerusalem

D.He burned the city of Bethlehem to the ground

10. In Matthew's account of the nativity, what angelic visitation warned Joseph to flee to Egypt with Jesus?

A.The angel Gabriel appeared to Joseph in a vision

B.The angel Michael appeared to Joseph in a dream

C.An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream

D.The angel Gabriel appeared while Joseph was awake in the house

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