The Magi guests who came only brought trouble to Jerusalem, which later encouraged the Jewish priests to ignore the most important news in history.
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The Magi Irony
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?
“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 Magi – The Wise still Seek the Savior
“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
In these few but essential words, the Magi declare without fear to a paranoid, power-crazed king that the baby born is the king of the Jews. Who were these seekers of Jesus, and why did they come?
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