Why the Little Town of Bethlehem? (Matthew 2:1-12)
http://www.macarthurcommentaries.com ... Continuing his thrust to establish Jesus' right to Israel's true and final kingship, in chapter 2 Matthew gives three additional evidences of Jesus of Nazareth's legitimate, unique, and absolute royal right to the throne of David. In chapter 1 we saw the evidence of Jesus' royal genealogy and of His virgin birth. In the present chapter we first see the testimony of the magi, who came to give homage and gifts to the infant Jesus, "He who has been born King of the Jews" (Matthew 2:2). The powerful oriental kingmakers from Persia traveled a great distance to recognize and honor a King in whose coronation they had no part, a King far greater than any they had ever, or would ever, set on a throne.
The next evidence of Christ's kingship is shown in a negative, or reverse, way, through the antagonism and hatred of Herod...
The next evidence of Christ's kingship is shown in a negative, or reverse, way, through the antagonism and hatred of Herod...
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A Prayer for When You Doubt God's Work in Your Life - Your Daily Prayer - June 2
Friends, you never know what the Lord is up to. He is always at work, even when You can't see it. Don't give up. Keep trusting in Him. He is good, and He does good.
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