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Matthew Chapter 2 — The Visit of the Magi Quiz

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Matthew Chapter 2 — The Visit of the Magi Quiz

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1. According to Matthew 2:1-2, from where did the Magi come to visit Jesus?

A.From Arabia
B.From the east
C.From Egypt
D.From Jerusalem

2. What sign guided the Magi to Jesus's birthplace according to Matthew 2:2, 9-10?

A.An angel appeared to them
B.A star in the sky
C.A voice from heaven
D.A burning bush

3. What three gifts did the Magi bring to Jesus according to Matthew 2:11?

A.Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
B.Gold, silver, and precious stones
C.Frankincense, myrrh, and spices
D.Gold, myrrh, and cinnamon

4. Who was the king of Judea when the Magi arrived to find Jesus according to Matthew 2:1?

A.Caesar Augustus
B.King Herod
C.Archelaus
D.Philip

5. Why was King Herod troubled when he heard about the birth of the king of the Jews according to Matthew 2:3-4?

A.He wanted to worship the child
B.He feared losing his throne
C.He wanted to give gifts to the child
D.He wanted to test the child's wisdom

6. According to Matthew 2:5-6, where did the chief priests and teachers of the law say the Messiah would be born?

A.In Jerusalem
B.In Nazareth
C.In Bethlehem
D.In Galilee

7. How did the Magi learn that they should not return to King Herod according to Matthew 2:12?

A.An angel warned them in a dream
B.Jesus told them directly
C.They overheard a conversation
D.They discovered Herod's deception

8. According to Matthew 2:13-14, where did Joseph take Jesus and Mary to escape King Herod's threat?

A.To Galilee
B.To Egypt
C.To Nazareth
D.To the wilderness

9. What did King Herod do after he realized the Magi had outwitted him according to Matthew 2:16?

A.He sent soldiers to search for Jesus
B.He ordered the killing of all the boys in Bethlehem
C.He increased taxes on Judea
D.He declared war on Egypt

10. According to Matthew 2:19-21, what happened after King Herod died?

A.Jesus remained in Egypt permanently
B.An angel told Joseph to take Jesus and Mary back to Israel
C.The Roman authorities took Jesus into custody
D.Jesus was immediately taken to Galilee

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