Matthew 2:1-2 “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, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’”
Why The Wise Men?
The English words “wise men” are translated from the Greek word “magi” which referred to those of the highest intelligence who were typically astrologers, scientists, advisors to kings and religious teachers.
a) Wise People Will Seek Him
Matthew 2:1 “…wise men from the East came to Jerusalem…”
Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”
1 Chronicles 16:11 “Seek the Lord and His strength, seek His presence continually.”
b) Wise People Will Worship Him
Matthew 2:2b “For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”
Matthew 2:11 “And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him.”
Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
c) Wise People Will Obey Him
Matthew 2:12 “Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.”
Job 36:11 “If you obey and serve Him, you will spend your days in prosperity and your years in pleasure.”
John 14:15 “If you love me, obey My commandments.”