MATTHEW CHAPTER 2
Chapter one established that Jesus was the king of the Jews through his geneology and through his virgin birth. It established that Jesus was a king who was going to save people from their own sin. Chapter 2 confirms again the fact that Jesus was a king with enough fame to threaten Israel's own King Herod. Men from the East called Magi came to Herod looking for the child who was born to be a king. Magi were the scientists of Jesus' day who studied dreams and stars to understand the times. In all likelihood they came from Persia bringing gifts fit for a king. They came to Herod telling him that they had seen a star indicating that a king was recently or about to be born for Israel.
Herod had reason to be troubled about this event that played out before him. These magi who were before him were reveared in their country - a country that did not welcome Rome's authority. These men were no doubt bringing gifts in hopes of future alliance with Israel and possibly against Rome.
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