Matthew 2
Wisemen seek and follow Jesus and make Him their King.
A. Wisemen (Magi) seek and follow Jesus
- OT prophecy was fulfilled v. 1, 5–6
2. Herod tries to trick Wisemen. v.(Only an idiot would try to trick a wiseman.) lol.
B. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus flee to Egypt v.12–15 Joseph is again obedient. God again is faithful and gives direction.
V. 16 Herod learns you can’t fool a Wiseman and we learn that God’s plan cannot be derailed.
Herod’s pride and jealousy over Jesus’ kingship leads him to commit murder. Jesus was the prophecied Messiah and king and His arrival threatened Herod’s place as King V.16
After Herod’s death Jesus and His family eventually end up in Nazareth, a town in the region of Galilee, Galilee is a region around the sea of Galilee in Israel. (See map above)
Lesson: When we come into a relationship with Jesus, His arrival into our heart means He is now our Lord and King. We have to do the opposite of Herod and willfully submit to His authority in our life. If we try to fight Him or take Him out, as Herod attempted, then we our showing pride. Pride is a sin and sin leads to death. His purpose for His Kingdom can not be stopped. LET HIM BE YOUR KING!