the holy family’s flight to egypt
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The Holy Family’s FLIGHT TO EGYPT. FLIGHT TO EGYPT. The 3 wise men found the Child Jesus and worshipped Him They returned to their country without telling king Herod King Herod was very angry! Herod killed many children in Bethl ehem. FLIGHT TO EGYPT. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Holy Family’s
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
• The 3 wise men found the Child Jesus and worshipped Him
• They returned to their country without telling king Herod
• King Herod was very angry!
• Herod killed many children in Bethlehem
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
“Arise take the young child and His mother, and flee to Egypt” Matthew 2:13
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
Leaving BETHLEHEM …• Gate was locked!• St. Mary put our
Lord Jesus’ hands on lock• Gate opened!
FLIGHT TO EGYPTat BEERSHEBA … 2 Lions!
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
at BASTA … • St. Mary asked for
water• People said: “NO!”• Our Lord Jesus drew
on ground with His fingers …
• Water came out!
FLIGHT TO EGYPTat MOSTOROD … (Al-Mahamma – “Bathing place” )
• Our Lord made water come from ground
• St. Mary bathed Jesus & washed His clothes
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at EL MATAREYA… • People refused St. Mary
bread & turned her away• No one can bake bread on
that street!• Holy Family sheltered under a
tree, the “Tree of the Virgin Mary”
• Our Lord Jesus also made water come from ground
FLIGHT TO EGYPTHow did St. Joseph know to escape to Egypt?• He listened & obeyed God
Who protected the Holy Family?• GOD, to complete His
perfect plan: our SALVATION• God has a perfect plan for
each of us too!
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Why must we escape from evil?• God’s plan to protect
us• To resist/fight evil• To avoid sinning
(temptation)
Obey & Listen to God’s voice – He guards us, keeps us & protects us
Trust in God – He has the perfect plan for us
Run away from evil – keep yourselves clean
Check your spiritual notebooks every night
FLIGHT TO EGYPT