5. What does the word Jē´s̝us mean? It means "salvation."
6. Why was this name given to this child? Because he is the Saviour of the world.
7. To what people were brought the first news that the Saviour had come? To shepherds near Bĕth´lĕ-hĕm.
8. What did the shepherds do as soon as they heard the news? They went to Bĕth´lĕ-hĕm and saw the little child and his mother.
9. Who saw the child when he was brought into the Temple, knew that he was the Saviour, and took him up in his arms? Sĭm´e-on.
10. What woman also saw the child and gave thanks to God? Ăn´nȧ.
Lesson III. The Wise Men and the Star.
(Tell Story 3 in Part Sixth.)
1. What men from a distant land came to see Jē´s̝us? Wise men from the east.
2. What led them on their journey to the land where Jē´s̝us was born? A star in the sky.