The Wise Men’s Journey to Worship Jesus [part 1] (Matthew 2:1-12)

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The Wise Men’s Journey to Worship Jesus [part 1] (Matthew 2:1-12) Bible Reading: After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written: "'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.' " Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him." After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Matthew 2:1-12 Scripture Reflections to Consider: What are some of the traits of the wise men? How can we be like wise men and women? What is it that makes you wise? How do the wise men know about the birth of the messiah but the religious leaders of the time don’t understand or care about the prophecies? The Lord moved a star because the Magi had a heart for Jesus. What could the Lord do for you? What stops has Jesus placed or allowed in your life on your journey toward Him? What is the most important question you can ask in your life? Do you have a heart to know and worship Jesus? For more information about our ministry, please visit https://www.kingdomd.org. If you'd like to email us directly, you can reach us at [email protected].

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