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.
How does Abraham's experience show that obedience and faith are inseparable?
Why does God manifest such mercy and long-suffering toward men?
In what promise was a Saviour from sin first revealed?
How was this fulfilled?
What testimony did Nicodemus bear concerning Him?
In what psalm was the resurrection of Christ foretold?
When are the righteous to be recompensed?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle