The Birth of Christ According to Matthew

What this episode covers

Most Christians are quite familiar with the story of the star of Bethlehem, the visit of the magi, the three gifts, and the treachery of King Herod. In this lesson, we seek to go deeper by asking probing questions, listening to insights from early Christian writer Origen, and considering little-known connections between this story and Old Testament prophecies. We close by drawing practical lessons from this story that can help us in our own spiritual journey.

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