From b6bb9f2146a9812ee824b8cd3f474ec0cb35ff8a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bonnieheglund Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:36:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update '41-mat/02.md' --- 41-mat/02.md | 28 ++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/41-mat/02.md b/41-mat/02.md index dd03283..e6b9a5a 100644 --- a/41-mat/02.md +++ b/41-mat/02.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ See Map: Bethlehem The days of Herod was the time when Herod the Great ruled the Jewish people. Herod ruled as a Jewish king when Jesus was born. -See:King Herod +See:[King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md) @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ See:King Herod The learned men were most likely scholars from Babylon who studied how the stars moved. In ancient times, people in the Middle East were often guided by how the stars appeared in the sky. Matthew wrote about the visit of these men so that people would be amazed. The birth of Jesus was more than just good news for the people in Israel. It was good news for the entire world. God guided Gentile scholars to see Jesus. -See: Babylon +See: [Babylon](../articles/babylon.md) See Map: Babylon @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ See Map: Babylon The term “king of the Jews” is a title which the Gentiles often used to speak about the messiah. -See: Messiah (Christ) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) @@ -41,25 +41,25 @@ Matthew wrote about a “star in the east.” This was a star people could see i Why was all Jerusalem troubled? Matthew wrote that Herod was disturbed because of the news he heard. These scholars reported that the messiah had been born. Herod was afraid of this because the messiah was the king of the Jews. Herod believed there could only be one “King of the Jews” (See: Matthew 2:1). Herod was afraid that the people would no longer want him to be king. The people of Jerusalem were afraid that Herod would become angry and hurt them. -See: King Herod; Messiah (Christ) +See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) ### What is a chief priest? -See: Chief Priest +See: [Chief Priest](../articles/chiefpriest.md) ### What is a scribe? -See: Scribe +See: [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md) ### What is the Christ? -See: Messiah (Christ) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ See: Messiah (Christ) Matthew wrote the same thing Micah wrote (see: Micah 5:2). Micah said that the messiah would be born in Bethlehem. -See: Messiah (Christ) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) @@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Matthew does not say how old Jesus was when the learned men came. When Herod lea Herod directed the learned men to go to Bethlehem to “search thoroughly” for the young child. He wanted them to talk to people in Bethlehem. However, Herod did not want to worship Jesus. Instead, he wanted these men to find Jesus for him. He wanted to kill Jesus so he could continue to rule Israel. -See: King Herod +See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md) @@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ In ancient times, someone gave a gift to a person that was greater than them in The learned men returned to their country in a different way than they came to Israel. They did not want Herod to be angry and kill them. God warned them by giving them a dream. -S + ## 2:13-15 @@ -111,13 +111,13 @@ S ### What is an angel of the Lord? -See: Angel +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md) ### Would a Jew go to Egypt? -Egypt was about 100 kilometers south of Bethlehem. During this period, Egypt was not ruled Herod. However, Egypt and Israel were part of the Roman Empire. At this time, Jews would often travel to Egypt. Many Jews lived in Egypt. Because there were so many Jews in Egypt, a Jewish temple had been built for them in Egypt. Because Herod did not rule Egypt, it was safe for Mary and Joseph to stay there. +Egypt was about 100 kilometers south of Bethlehem. During this period, Egypt was not ruled by Herod. However, Egypt and Israel were part of the Roman Empire. At this time, Jews would often travel to Egypt. Many Jews lived in Egypt. Because there were so many Jews in Egypt, a Jewish temple had been built for them in Egypt. Because Herod did not rule Egypt, it was safe for Mary and Joseph to stay there. See Map: Bethlehem; Egypt; Israel; Roman Empire @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ See Map: Bethlehem; Egypt; Israel; Roman Empire Matthew wrote the same thing Hosea wrote (see: Hosea 11:1). Jesus fulfilled the prophecy Hosea made about the messiah. -See: Fulfill (Fulfillment); Prophecy (Prophesy); Messiah (Christ) +See: [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; M[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) ## 2:16-23 @@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ When Matthew wrote about the land of Judea and the land of Israel, he was talkin Herod Archeaus was the son of Herod the Great. He put many people into prison and killed many people. This is why Joseph was afraid of him. -See: King Herod +See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md)