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Overview of Jesus' Birth and Herod's Role
Oct 11, 2024
The Bible Recap - The Birth of Jesus
Overview
Host:
Tara-Leigh Cobble
Previous Reading:
Account of Jesus' birth in the Gospel of Luke.
Current Reading:
Account from the Gospel of Matthew.
Birth of Jesus
Location:
Bethlehem, Judea
Roman Occupation:
Judea under Roman rule; King Herod the Great appointed by Rome.
King Herod's Background:
Great builder (port cities, aqueducts, renovated the second temple).
Former president of the Olympics.
Later years marked by jealousy and paranoia.
Herod’s Encounter with the Wise Men
Foreign wise men visit Herod, looking for the "new king".
Herod feigns interest in worshiping Jesus, asks wise men to inform him of Jesus' location.
God guides the wise men to Jesus using a star.
Details on the Wise Men
Identity:
Likely astrologers serving in a king's court.
Number:
Not necessarily three; three gifts mentioned.
Origin:
Unclear; possible locations include Iran, Babylon, Turkey.
Journey:
Estimated travel of 500 to 2,000 miles.
Knowledge:
Familiar with Hebrew scriptures.
The Star
Described as a guiding sign.
Possibly a comet; displays unusual behavior (appears, disappears, moves).
Astronomical phenomenon recorded in 6 BC.
Timeline and Events
Wise men's journey took several months.
Arrive at Jesus' house, not at His birth site.
Herod orders the massacre of children aged 2 and under.
Joseph warned by God to flee to Egypt with his family.
Herod dies in 4 BC; Joseph returns to Israel but relocates due to Herod’s successor.
Analysis and Reflection
GOD SHOT:
Observing God's protective nature and provision.
God’s plans involve dreams and angels for guidance and protection.
Jesus draws worshippers from all nations from infancy.
God's protection does not imply an absence of hardship, but rather His trustworthiness.
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