Under what conditions will the peoples of earth learn of the importance of the birth of Jesus? ¶ 144. What was the date of Jesus' birth? ¶ 145. Tell what you can concerning the three "wise men" that journeyed from the East to Bethlehem at the birth of Jesus. ¶ 146. Who sent the "wise men" to Herod? ¶ 146. Why should we expect Satan to try to form a conspiracy to destroy the babe Jesus? ¶ 147. Explain the significance of the names given Satan; and how do these apply to his operations against Jesus and his followers? ¶ 148. When the promise was made to Mary that she should be the mother of Jesus, how did Satan regard this promise? ¶ 149. What was one of the purposes of Jesus' coming to earth relative to Satan? ¶ 149. What attempt did Satan make to destroy Mary and her babe before the birth of Jesus? ¶ 149. What was the "star" or light that guided the "wise men" to Bethlehem? ¶ 150. Who were these "wise men" and whom did they worship? ¶ 151. Had Pharaoh the king of Egypt employed similar men? and for what purpose? ¶ 151. What kind of man was Herod? and under whose influence was he? ¶ 151. Give the Scriptural account of the "wise men" going to Herod. ¶ 152. Why would they go to Herod, the enemy of Jesus? ¶ 152. Define a conspiracy. ¶ 152. Is it possible for one to be involved in a conspiracy without knowing the real purpose? ¶ 152. What did Herod do when the "wise men" approached him? ¶ 153. What characteristics did Herod manifest in his consultation with the "wise men"? ¶ 153. Would we expect God to help a wicked man like Herod carry out his purpose to destroy God's beloved Son? ¶ 154. Where did the "wise men" find the babe? ¶ 155. Why did they not return to Herod? ¶ 155. How did God thwart Satan's purpose here to destroy the babe? ¶ 155. What wicked thing did Herod do when he found that the "wise men" had not returned to him? ¶ 156. Who prompted Herod to do this wicked act of slaying children? ¶ 156. How was Jesus saved from this slaughter? and where did his parents take him? ¶ 156. Could we presume under these circumstances that God would use the "wise men" for his witnesses to the birth of Jesus? ¶ 157. What humble, honest creatures did he use as such witnesses? ¶ 157. Was there anything in the mission of the "wise men" that is beneficial to mankind? ¶ 158. Why would God permit this conspiracy? ¶ 158. Does Satan deceive honest people? ¶ 158. Who has been responsible for all the persecution of Jesus and his followers? ¶ 159. Who has protected them, and how? ¶ 159. Why are all the descendants of Adam sinners? Quote the Scripture. ¶ 160. Jesus being born of a woman, was he a sinner? and if not, why not? ¶ 161. What is meant by the words "holy ghost"? ¶ 162. What is the meaning of the word father? ¶ 162. Why is Jesus called the Son of God? ¶ 162. Why was our Lord named Jesus? and what does the name imply? ¶ 163. Did he exist before he became Jesus? and what was his prehuman name? ¶ 163.