Where were the Magi from, and were they attached to the Persian religion of Zoroastrianism? There are key insights that indicate a high probability that they were religious leaders of this Persian religion. Let’s look into who the Magi – Wise Men were.
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The Wise Men bring Trouble to Jerusalem
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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