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THE MAGI ARRIVE WHEN JESUS WAS A TODDLER (PT 19 OF JESUS CHRIST BIRTHDAY IS NOT DECEMBER 25TH)

The visit of the Magi is often portrayed as happening on the night Jesus was born, yet the Bible itself presents a very different timeline. When the Gospel of Matthew is read carefully, it becomes clear that the Magi arrived well after Jesus’ birth, when He was no longer a newborn lying in a manger but a young child living in a house. This detail is important because it helps separate later tradition from what Scripture actually teaches.

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WORSHIPERS FORM AFAR

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These “wise men” were members of a priestly caste known as the Magi who practiced the art of astrology. They believed the sun, moon, and stars gave off periodic signs that foretold future events and the destiny of individuals and nations. They probably came from the territory of ancient Babylonia, since this nation had a prominent class of magicians and wizards who read the signs of the stars (Isa 47:13). Continue reading WORSHIPERS FORM AFAR

MEN OF THE BIBLE “THE WISE MEN” HONORING THE KING

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Depending on how the original words are translated, Jesus received visitors who could be referred to as wise men, magi, or astrologers. We don’t know names, how far they traveled, or how many arrived. We usually think there were three of them because they brought three gifts, but there could have been more. Continue reading MEN OF THE BIBLE “THE WISE MEN” HONORING THE KING