Who were the Magi, and why the big fuss from King Herod? Why did they worship Jesus, but the priests did not? What influence did they have on the spread of the gospel?
Searching for the Magi Series
1 – The Wise Still Seek the Savior
Examining Marriage and Culture
Who were the Magi, and why the big fuss from King Herod? Why did they worship Jesus, but the priests did not? What influence did they have on the spread of the gospel?
Searching for the Magi Series
1 – The Wise Still Seek the Savior
3- The Magi bring trouble to Jerusalem
4- The Magi’s Gospel Influence
“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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