Christmas Catechism 06 (Final 74-84)


74. Where did Joseph take Jesus and his mother after this?
He took them down to Egypt.
75. Why did he do that?
He was warned to do so in a dream by an angel of the Lord who told him Herod wanted to kill the child.
76. Which prophecy does Matthew say the escape to Egypt fulfilled?
Out of Egypt I called my son.
77. Which prophet made that prophecy?
It was the prophet Hosea.
78. When Herod realised that he had been outwitted by the Magi, how did he react?
He was furious and gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two and under.
79. Which prophecy does Matthew say this slaughter fulfilled?
A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.
80. Which prophet made that prophecy?
It was the prophet Jeremiah.
81. How did Joseph know it was safe to return to Israel?
God told him in a dream that Herod was dead.
82. Where did Jesus grow up?
In Nazareth in Galilee.
83. What does Luke say about his growing up?
He grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom; God's grace of God was on him.
84. What else does Luke say about his growing up?
He grew in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man.