The Magi guests only brought trouble to Jerusalem, which encouraged the Jewish priests to ignore the most important news in history. Let’s consider how these Wise Men brought trouble.
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The Irony of the Wise Men
Why did the Magi come? Indeed, there is a disconnect… they see a star and conclude that a Jewish king will be born, deserving of worship. So, what is the untold story here? The Story reveals the irony of the Wise Men coming to Jesus.
“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.” Matthew 2:2
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Christmas Wise men – The Wise still Seek the Savior
In these few but essential words below, the Magi declare without fear to a paranoid, power-crazed king that a Jewish king was born. Who were these seekers of Jesus, and why did they come? Wise Men still seek the Savior, and we can learn from them.
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men [Magi] from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 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.” Matt. 2:1-2
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We worship God, Not a Physical Book
I cannot hear your words as your actions drown out what you say. Our actions provide more testimony to what we believe than what we say, especially to unbelievers. How do our actions respect the Word of God?
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En Route to Defining a Covenant Marriage – Countering Contract
My beloved is mine, and I am his – Song of Solomon 2:16
God’s relational covenant with his people demonstrates the definition of a covenant marriage. The divine character of God forms a covenant identity that pursues one’s beloved diligently in a sacrificial way to promote relationship and further unity.
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Is Marriage a Covenant or Contract? Society’s dilemma
For marriage, distinguishing the meaning between the two can make a difference in commitment and promises. Society today mixes and deludes the meaning of marriage.
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