Session 7 - Matthew 2
from Catholic Doctrine Bible Study Hosted by Jim Hawk
Key Points: Matthew seeks to show the connection between Jesus and Moses and David through 4 Old Testament quotations in this Chapter alone. The gifts of the Magi reflect Jesus’ Role as King (gold), Priest (frankincense), and Sacrifice (myrrh). Again, though Matthew’s and Luke’ account of Jesus’ birth and first visitors are quite different, they are not contradictory. The Magi travelled far and risked much to find Jesus. How passionate is your search to know Jesus? OT Joseph’s dreams , as with NT Joseph’s dreams, ultimately resulted in a trip to Egypt, where his people were ultimately saved. The Holy Family’s refugee status may cause us to contemplate and soften our hearts towards potential refugee immigrants in our own country. The horrible slaughter of the innocents in Mt. 2 reminds us of the slaughter of countless millions through the sin of abortion, and that we must work and pray to end this awful practice.
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