By what means did Herod seek to destroy Christ?

Answer

"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.
 


What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
In what other way do some dishonor their father and mother?
Why were the Sacred Writings given?
Of what sanctuary, or tabernacle is Christ the minister?
What immediately followed this complete apostasy?
How was the \"devotion\", of the \"faithful\" disturbed?
What will be done with the righteous living?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle