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This happens at a specific moment in the history of Judea and Rome. During the approximately 40-year reign of King Herod, client king of Judea with Rome’s backing. Through Herod, Rome made certain concessions to the Jewish political/religious ruling elite of Judea, who were charged with keeping their…

Background It is very likely that the wise men would have been from Parthia, which was Rome’s chief rival to the east. The Parthian Empire included Persia and Babylon. If you recall, Babylon and Persia were both at one time in control of Israel. It was Babylon that took the southern Kingdom of Judah…

Seeking The Gift Giving Gifts Being Gifts

Wisdom begins with recognizing the true King, Jesus

When I mention Mona Lisa , The Scream , and Impression, Sunrise , what comes to mind? If you thought, “They’re all famous paintings,” you’re correct. They actually have a couple of other things in common. The first is that they’re all considered to be tremendously valuable—you might even call them treasures…

The Real Reason for the Gifts

Matt Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled,…

Jesus is the the joy of all nations who gives salvation to everyone who believes in Him.