The Magi

Visit of the Wise Men

Who are they? Where did the come from?

East: the origin of magic, astrology, and religious wisdom

they were not Jewish. They didn’t know about the star, where it was going (didn’t know the scriptures)

They traveled at night

When did they come?

2 years was what was thought

Augustine’s influence changed that to 13 days

To where?

What did they come for?

Did they fond it?

What did they do when they found it?

Worship Him

Son of David 1:1

Son of God 2:15

They fall on their face and worship: 2:2, 2:11

Herod falsely worshiped: 2:8

Many recognized Him and worshiped Him: 8:2, 9:18, 15:25, 20:20

What do you bring a King?

Gold certainly

The gifts are the most important thing: they were expensive gifts

No further mention after they are told not to return to Herod

God is with Jesus and those who surround Him

Jesus is the nonviolent King of Peace