At the time of Christ's birth, wise men, who studied the Scriptures and knew He would be born then, followed the star that led them to Jesus. They knew Jesus was the promised Messiah, and brought Him gifts that showed their respect and honor for Him. They brought gold to signify His Kingship, frankincense to … Continue reading Gifts for a King
Matthew 2:11
Gifts for a King!
When Jesus was about two years old, many wise men traveled from the east to worship and present Him with gifts. They gave Him gold in honor of His kingship, knowing He was the promised King of the Jews. They gave Him frankincense, a fragrant incense used in temple worship, acknowledging Jesus's divine nature and … Continue reading Gifts for a King!
Gifts for a King!
When Jesus was born, only a few knew who He was. But in the Far East, scholars known as "Wisemen" studied the Scriptures and knew their King had been born. Inspired by God, they followed the star to Bethlehem, arriving when Jesus was about two years old, living in a house with His parents. They … Continue reading Gifts for a King!
Why the Gifts?
Wise men brought gifts to Jesus. They were priests from different lands who knew their Messiah had been born and followed the star on foot to the home of Joseph and Mary. They presented their gifts to the young boy: GOLD because Jesus was a King, FRANKINCENSE because Jesus would become their High Priest, and … Continue reading Why the Gifts?
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