Magi suddenly appear into Israel and shake up the whole kingdom, including King Herod. We examine the significance of the gifts they gave to Jesus and then we fast-forward to Jesus at age 12, covering his 1st confrontation with religious leaders.
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I. The Awesome Irony Of Jesus' Dedication. Luke 2:21-24 II. The Surprise Encounter And Prophecy Of Simeon In The Temple. Luke 2:25-35 III. The Encounter And Testimony Of Anna In The Temple. Luke 2:36-39 IV. The Politics Of Israel During The Reign Of Herod & The Troubling And Sudden Disturbance Of The Magi. Matthew 2:1-3 V. King Herod Asks The Contemporary Bible Scholars Of His Day Where The Messiah Was Prophesied To Be Born. A. Matthew 2:4-6 VI. Herod Attempts To Manipulate The Magi. Matthew 2:7-8 VII. The Supernatural Physics Of "The Star" Over Bethlehem. Matthew 2:9-10 VIII. The Significance Of Gold, Frankincense And Myrrh. A. Matthew 2:11 IX. The Magi Heed A Divine Warning To Not Report Back To Herod. Matthew 2:12 X. Joseph, Mary & Jesus Flee To Egypt Upon An Angel's Warning Of Herod's Attempts To Kill Their Son. Matthew 2:13-15 XI. Herod Orders The Death Of All Male Children In Bethlehem Who Are 2 Years Of Age Or Younger. A. Matthew 2:16-18 XII. After Herod Dies, Joseph, Mary & Jesus Return From Egypt Into Nazareth Of Galilee. A. Matthew 2:19-23 XIII. The Childhood Of Jesus: Strong In Spirit & Filled With Wisdom. Luke 2:39-40 XIV. The Passover Feast That Jesus Attended At Age 12. Luke 2:41-52 ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION. |
