Sunday, January 6, 2019 - Isa 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3,5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Sunday, January 6, 2019 - Isa 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3,5-6; Mt 2:1-12

1. What had the wise men seen that drew them to search for the Messiah?

A sign
A star
A comet


2. How many wise men came to see Jesus?

Three
Four
The number is not given


3. Where according to the chief priests and scribes was the child to be born?

In Nazareth of Galilee
In Bethlehem of Judea
In Capernaum


4. From where did the wise men come?

The West
The East
The North


5. What mystery has been made known according to the letter to the Ephesians?

The Gentiles are fellow heirs
The Jews are fellow heirs
The whole world is saved


6. Which prophet is quoted in the Gospel text of today?

Isaiah
Micah
Jeremiah


7. What does Isaiah say those who come from Sheba will bring?

Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Gold and frankincense
Gold and myrrh


8. Who was the tetrach(king) when Jesus was born?

Herod Philip
Herod Antipas
Herod the Great


9. What gifts did the wise men offer Jesus?

Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Gold and frankincense
Gold and myrrh


10. What is the message of the readings of today?

Once we encounter Jesus we can never be the same
Jesus is Messiah of the whole world
Though evil may try, it can never overcome the truth

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