Nakhati Jon

Examining Marriage, History and Culture

Searching for the Wise Men

Christmas Wise men – The Wise still Seek the Savior

Advent

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Searching for the Wise Men

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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The Irony of the Wise Men

Magi and Persian Culture

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Searching for 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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The Wise Men bring Trouble to Jerusalem

Magi and Persian Culture

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Searching for the Wise Men

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 Wise Men’s dream leads to the Gospel

Magi

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Searching for the Wise Men

The Wise Men’s dream leads them to the gospel. The Magi came from Persia, and they opened the door for the gospel to influence the East.[1]Image used by permission from Rami Oweis. https://www.facebook.com/Z.Rforarts

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↑1Image used by permission from Rami Oweis. https://www.facebook.com/Z.Rforarts