What prophecy was fulfilled in the slaughter of the children of Bethlehem?
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,
according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was
spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and
great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not." Matt.
2: 16-18.
Upon what condition may one expect answers to prayer?
Was it God's design that all should possess the same gifts?
For what work was this baptism to prepare them?
How faithfully should parents teach the precepts and commandments of God to their children?
Who minister to God, and assist in the judgment?
What therefore follows?
Of what material is the wall constructed?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle