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“And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him after the
custom of the law, then took he Him up in his arms, and blessed God, and
said, Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy
word: for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared
before the face of all people, a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the
glory of Thy people Israel.” Luke 2:27-32.
12. How did the aged prophetess Anna express herself at the sight of
Jesus?
“And she coming in that instant _gave thanks likewise unto the Lord_, and
spake of Him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” Verse
38.
13. What did the wise men of the East do when they had found Jesus?
“When they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary
His mother, and _fell down, and worshiped Him_: and when they had opened
their treasures, they _presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense,
and myrrh_.” Matt. 2:11.
[Illustration.]
The Visit Of The Shepherds. "And they came with haste, and found ... the
babe lying in a manger." Luke 2:16.
14. How came Jesus to live for a time in Egypt?
“And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to
Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child, and His
mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word:
for Herod will seek the young child to destroy Him.” Verse 13.
15. How does the revelator describe this satanic desire to destroy Christ?
“And the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered,
for to devour her child as soon as it was born.” Rev. 12:4.
16. By what means did Herod seek to destroy Christ?
“Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding
wroth, and sent forth, and _slew all the children that were in Bethlehem_,
and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under.” Matt. 2:16.
17. After Herod’s death, where did Joseph and his family live?
“_And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth_: that it might be
fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a
Nazarene.” Verse 23.
18. What is said of Christ’s childhood and early life?
“And the child _grew_, and _waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom_:
and _the grace of God was upon Him_.... And He went down with them, and
came to Nazareth, and _was subject unto them_.” Luke 2:40-51.
19. Upon returning from a feast at Jerusalem, how came Joseph and Mary to
lose Jesus when He was twelve years old?
“But _they, supposing Him to have been in the company_, went a day’s
journey; and they sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And
when they found Him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking
Him.” Verses 44, 45.
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