
Dickens’ Scrooge
Matthew’s Scrooge ~
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Wise men from the East
Who were these wise men?
Wise people are willing to investigate
Wise people
Wise people follow the data
(When Herod aint happy … Nobody’s happy)
Contrasts:
Herod vs Jesus
Jews of Jerusalem vs Gentiles from the East
Herod’s wise men vs Magi
Those who hate their
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Proverbs 1:27–30 — 27 when terror strikes you like a storm and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you. 28 Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently but will not find me. 29 Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD, 30 would have none of my counsel and despised all my reproof,
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