"The one who has been born king of the Jews"
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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.”
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)
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)
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)