Magi? Who Are These Wise Guys?
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Magi? Who Are These Wise Guys?
Magi? Who Are These Wise Guys?
The Priests of Zoroastrianism
Astrologers and Philosophers
Students of Ancient Texts
Seekers of Truth
Advisors to the King of Babylon
Worshipers of Jesus
Carriers of 3 Important Gifts
The Magi or “Wise Guys”
The Magi or “Wise Guys”
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,
The Magi or “Wise Guys”
They came from Persia
There were more than one
They were Zoroastrian Priests
They advised the king of Babylon
They were philosophers and astrologers
They were seekers of truth
The Star of Bethlehem
The Star of Bethlehem
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.”
The Magi sought the Jewish Messiah
They went to Jerusalem
They expected to find infant royalty
The event was seen in the stars
The Visit to Jerusalem
The Visit to Jerusalem
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:
“ ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ”
If Herod is troubled, so are his subjects
Herod called the Sanhedron
They decided on Bethlehem from Micah’s prophecy
They declared a new shepherd-king
Herod’s Secret Search
Herod’s Secret Search
Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”
Herod knew what he was looking for
He wanted to find out when
He needed to find out who
Herod pretended to offer homage
The Magi Followed the Star
The Magi Followed the Star
After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
The Magi got directions to Bethlehem
They saw the star over the child’s bed
They anticipated the end of their quest
Finding the new King of the Jews was exciting
Into the House of Mary
Into the House of Mary
And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
The Magi came into the house
They bowed to the King
They offed gifts
A dream warned them to avoid Herod
Gifts for the Messiah
Gifts for the Messiah
Gold for royalty
Franincense for diety
Myrrh for humanity