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Explore the story of the Magi's worship and Herod's murderous plots in Matthew 2:1-23. Discover the significance of their actions and learn valuable lessons for our faith journey.

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  1. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 WELCOME TO THE MOB! Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  2. Announcements • Welcome to the MOB! • Website: www.ibcmob.net • IBC Men's Conference, Friday & Saturday, October 4-5, Cost: $25.00; H.S. Students and below attend at no costThis weekend! • Please rise for a hymn of praise & invocation Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  3. Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  4. Memory Verse 1 Corinthians 1:20 (ESV) Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 1 Corinthians 1:20 (ESV) Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  5. The Gospel According to Matthew Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  6. Our Study of Matthew • Last Meeting: • Matthew 1:1-25 The Genealogy & Birth of Jesus Christ • Dr. Constable’s Notes on Matthew, 2019 Edition, pages 27-46 Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  7. http://www.seektheoldpaths.com/Maps/105.jpg Matthew 1:1-25 Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  8. Our Study of Matthew • Last Meeting: • Matthew 1:1-25 The Genealogy & Birth of Jesus Christ • Dr. Constable’s Notes on Matthew, 2019 Edition, pages 27-46 • This Meeting: • Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth • Dr. Constable’s Notes on Matthew, 2019 Edition, pages 46-70 Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  9. Matthew 2:1-23 1 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, 2 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.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 “‘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.’” Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  10. Matthew 2:1-23 7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 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.” 9 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. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 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. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  11. Matthew 2:1-23 13 Now when they had departed, behold, 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.” 14 And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt 15 and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, 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. 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah: 18 “A voice was heard in Ramah,    weeping and loud lamentation,Rachel weeping for her children;    she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.” Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  12. Matthew 2:1-23 19 But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead.” 21 And he rose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee. 23 And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene. Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  13. Observation & Interpretation 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise menfrom the east came to Jerusalem, 2 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.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. Observation & Interpretation: • Bethlehem of Judea, not the other ones(s) – very precise location • Magi = μάγος = magoi– special class of astrologers (e.g., Daniel 1 – 12) • From the east = probably Babylon, Persia or Arabia • Jesus was BORN King, He didn’t have to scrape and claw for it (like Herod) • Star = ἀστήρ= astera, possibly the Shekinah Glory of God (Luke 2:8-14) • Gentiles coming to WORSHIP this very special King (not Herod) • Troubled = When Herod ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy! (bad things happen) Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  14. Game of Thrones Herod Agrippa I Herod Agrippa II • Herod the Great or Herod I • King, 37 – 4 BC, aggressive, cruel • Herod Archelaus worse • Ethnarch / Tetrarch, 4 BC – 6 AD • Herod Antipater “Antipas” • Tetrarch (“King”), 6 – 29 AD • Herod Philip • Tetrarch, 4 BC – 34 AD • Herod Agrippa I • King of Judea, 41 – 44 AD Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  15. From Rome Matthew 2:1-23 Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth http://www.seektheoldpaths.com/Maps/100.jpg

  16. A small sample of Herod’s Projects • Second Temple Expansion • Caesarea Maritima • Masada(Dead Sea Fortress) • Herodium Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  17. Observation & Interpretation 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 “‘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 rulerwho will shepherd my people Israel.’” Observation & Interpretation: 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 coming forth is from of old,    from ancient days. (i.e., the promised Messiah!) Micah 5:2 • Prophecy #2 fulfilled by Jesus the Messiah! Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  18. Observation & Interpretation 7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 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.” Observation & Interpretation: • Secretly = didn’t want to make a big fuss and draw more attention • Herod used information available to target the threat to his throne • Herod used the unsuspecting Magi to do his “recon” for him for his planned “search and destroy” mission • Herod was a liar with evil, murderous intent; a sick man in many ways Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  19. Observation & Interpretation 9 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. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 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. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. Observation & Interpretation: • Herod trusted the Magi to do what he asked; no escort or spy • Star = ἀστήρ= astera, possibly the Shekinah Glory of God (Luke 2:8-14) • Child mentioned before mother (several times in Matthew 2) - unusual • Important Note: The Magi worshipped Jesus, NOT Mary • Gifts appropriate for a King! • God gives the Magi instructions in a dream and they obey! Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  20. Observation & Interpretation 13 Now when they had departed, behold, 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.” 14 And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt 15 and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Observation & Interpretation: • God gives instructions to Joseph again in a dream • Joseph obeys God’s instructions immediately • Why to Egypt? • Safe haven for Abraham and his descendants; Jewish community there • Prophecy #3 fulfilled! When Israel was a child, I loved him,    and out of Egypt I called my son. Hosea 11:1 • Gold, frankincense, and myrrh probably used to finance the trip and stay Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  21. http://www.seektheoldpaths.com/Maps/105.jpg Matthew 1:1-25 Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  22. Observation & Interpretation 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, 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. 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah: 18 “A voice was heard in Ramah,    weeping and loud lamentation,Rachel weeping for her children;    she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.” Observation & Interpretation: • Tricked = mocked, Furious = rage, Afraid of the REAL threat to his throne and legacy • Herod murdered every boy in the region who might be the newborn King • Prophecy #4 fulfilled! Thus says the Lord:“A voice is heard in Ramah,    lamentation and bitter weeping.Rachel is weeping for her children;    she refuses to be comforted for her children,    because they are no more.” Jeremiah 31:15 Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  23. Matthew 1:1-25 http://www.seektheoldpaths.com/Maps/079.jpg Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  24. Observation & Interpretation 19 But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead.” 21 And he rose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee. 23 And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene. Observation & Interpretation: • Herod the Great died in 4 BC (Jesus was probably born 6 or 5 BC) • God gives instructions to Joseph again in dreams (x2) and Joseph obeys! • Child mentioned before mother (x2) • “Nazarene” probably = “branch” of the House of David; not “Nazerite” • Why back to Nazareth? Prophecy #xxx fulfilled! Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  25. http://www.seektheoldpaths.com/Maps/105.jpg Matthew 1:1-25 Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  26. Next Meeting • Review: • Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth • Dr. Constable’s Notes on Matthew, 2019 Edition, pages 46-70 • Study: • Matthew 3:1-17 John the Baptist Prepares the Way & John the Baptist Baptizes Jesus (Ministry Begins) • Dr. Constable’s Notes on Matthew, 2019 Edition, pages 70-93 Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  27. Discussion & Application • Who are the key people / groups in Matthew 2? • How does each react to the arrival of Jesus the King? Looking closely, what irony becomes apparent? Does this give you hope? Does this clarify Messiah’s mission? • Review Matthew 2 and look carefully at each instance of God shaping, guiding, and orchestrating events. Does this give you hope? How? Share with your group. • Look carefully at how the Magi watched for the Messiah, actively sought the Messiah, worshipped the Messiah, and gave their very best gifts to the Messiah. How have you done this during your life so far? What are your plans and desires for the future? Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  28. Closing • Questions • Benediction Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

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  30. Bible Study • Inductive Bible Study Approach: • Observation – What does it say? • Interpretation – What does it mean? • Application – How do I apply this in my life? • Primary Reference: The Holy Bible • Secondary Reference / Commentary: The Holy Bible • Additional References: Precept Austin Bible Study Resources • Dr. Constable'sNotes on Matthew (Full Commentary - FREE pdf download) • Grace to You - John MacArthur's sermons on Matthew (audio files & transcripts) • IBC Sermons on The Gospel According to Matthew • What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? & What We (IBC) Teach (Basic Doctrine) Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  31. Interpreting Scripture (Ref. IBC What We Teach) 1. Normal - understanding the words of Scripture in their common usage unless otherwise indicated by the context. 2. Literal - understanding the meaning of Scripture in its ordinary sense unless the context requires a figurative interpretation. 3. Grammatical - using the recognized rules of grammar to interpret the text. 4. Historical - understanding the words of Scripture in the context of the times in which they were written. 5. Systematic - categorizing and comparing the teaching of the Scriptures with the whole of Scripture in view. Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  32. Matthew 1:1-25 http://www.seektheoldpaths.com/Maps/102a.jpg Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

  33. Matthew 1:1-25 • Bethlehem http://www.seektheoldpaths.com/Maps/103.jpg Matthew 2:1-23 Magi Worship, Flight to Egypt, Herod Murders, Return to Nazareth

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