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Three WiseMenin the Manger

Matthew 2:1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 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.

Out of BethlehemMicah 5:2

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.

Out of EgyptHosea 11:1

When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.

Prophecies fulfilled!Bethlehem Matthew 2:6Egypt Matthew 2:15Nazareth Matthew 2:23

Matthew 2:7Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.

Age of the ChildHerod learned that the child was probably 18 to 24 months old.

Matthew 2:16 and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under; according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.

Age of the ChildMatthew 2:11

And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him.

Following the starMatthew 2:9

and behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest overt the place where the child was.

Matthew 2:10When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

Matthew 2:11And 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.

3 GiftsGoldMessiah the King

FrankincenseMessiah the High Priest

MyrrhMessiah the ServantMessiah the Sacrifice

Prophetic WordsMatthew 2:12And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

Divine GuidanceMatthew 2:13behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy Him.

Gods protection often requires our cooperation

Speaking to JosephMatthew 2:13 & 20

Rise, take the child and his mother

Gods protection often requires our cooperationWhat if they refused?

Will you follow Diving Guidance in your life?If it comes at sacrifice?If it is scary?If it requires change?When you dont understand?