The Magi from the East
The Bible reveals that at this time wise men (Magi) from the East came to Jerusalem seeking the King of the Jews to worship Him, Herod became enraged. He called in the chief priests and the scribes inquiring from them where the Messiah was predicted to be born according to the Scriptures. They revealed to him the prophecy in Micah 5:2 which reveals Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah. He then told the Magi to go and find the child and let him know where the child was so that he can also come and worship him. But they were warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod. They once again saw the star which they had seen in the East and rejoiced, the star led them to the house where Joseph and Mary and the child were, and it stood over the child. They worshipped Him, presented Him gifts, and returned to their country by a different way.
"And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11
Painted Sketch of
the Magi Worshipping Jesus
The Angel Gabriel Comes to Mary, Mary Visits Her Relative Elizabeth, Gabriel Encourages Joseph, The Decree of Augustus, No Room for Them in the Inn, Jesus is Born in Bethlehem, The Announcement to the Shepherds, The Magi from the East, Jesus is Circumcised and Presented in the Temple
The Birth of Jesus
"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn." -
Luke
2:7
The New Testament - A Brief Overview
Brief History of the Birth of John the Baptist
Scriptures:
Luke
1:5-25
Introduction
The New Testament covers the period from the birth of John the Baptist, to the life and death of Jesus, to the beginnings of the Church, to the spreading of the gospel throughout the world, to the death of the great apostle Paul.
The Four Gospel Accounts - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
There are four accounts of the life of Jesus (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and they are referred to as the "Gospel". Each portrays a particular focus about Jesus and His ministry.
The New Testament - A Brief Overview
| Brief History of the Birth of Jesus Scriptures and Topics Covered: The Genealogy of Jesus (Mat 1:1-17; Lk 3:23-38). In Nazareth Gabriel Announces to Mary (Lk 1:26-38). Mary's Visits Elizabeth in Judea (Lk 1:39-56). An Angel Comes to Joseph in a Dream (Mat 1:18-25). The Decree of Augustus Caesar (Lk 2:1-3). The Birth of Christ in Bethlehem (Lk 2:4-7). The First Visitors were Shepherds (Lk 2:8-20). The Second Visitors were the Magi (Mat 2:1-12). In Jerusalem Jesus is Circumcised and Presented in the Temple (Lk 2:21-38). |