Matthew 2:1-12
Story & Lessons
The wise men came to Jerusalem during the reign of Herod the Great who died late March/early April in the year 4 BC.
This means that the Lord Jesus was born in 5 BC or at the beginning of 4 BC.
The wise men came from the East, probably Persia or Chaldea (Iraq).
It is obvious that they knew of the Old Testament prophecies that a great King would be born among the Jews.
The wise men traveled far and were diligent in their search to find the Lord Jesus.
They knew that he was far greater than they were and far more wise.
The Lord Jesus was no ordinary man: they had come to worship him (2).
God helped them by providing the star which ultimately led them to their destination.
Reflection...
If you are not a Christian and if you are really eager to find the Lord, he will not send a star to guide you.
But he will bring people into your life and order your circumstances so that you will be led to him.
Keep reading your Bible which is God’s holy word.
When you have questions about the Christian faith, ask those who are mature Christians to help you.
The Lord Jesus promises, "Seek, and you will find" (7:7).
The Lord Jesus was no longer in the stable, but in a house.
When the wise men found him, they fell down and worshiped him (11).
Jesus is God and he is worthy of our worship.
Story & Lessons
The wise men came to Jerusalem during the reign of Herod the Great who died late March/early April in the year 4 BC.
This means that the Lord Jesus was born in 5 BC or at the beginning of 4 BC.
The wise men came from the East, probably Persia or Chaldea (Iraq).
It is obvious that they knew of the Old Testament prophecies that a great King would be born among the Jews.
The wise men traveled far and were diligent in their search to find the Lord Jesus.
They knew that he was far greater than they were and far more wise.
The Lord Jesus was no ordinary man: they had come to worship him (2).
God helped them by providing the star which ultimately led them to their destination.
Reflection...
If you are not a Christian and if you are really eager to find the Lord, he will not send a star to guide you.
But he will bring people into your life and order your circumstances so that you will be led to him.
Keep reading your Bible which is God’s holy word.
When you have questions about the Christian faith, ask those who are mature Christians to help you.
The Lord Jesus promises, "Seek, and you will find" (7:7).
The Lord Jesus was no longer in the stable, but in a house.
When the wise men found him, they fell down and worshiped him (11).
Jesus is God and he is worthy of our worship.
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