written 17 September 2013
Contents (not
sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture): Where? Bethlehem, Egypt,
Nazareth Who? Jesus, Herod, wise men, Mary, Joseph
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Mt 2:1-2
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When Jesus born in Bethlehem in days of Herod the king,
came wise men from the east saying, Where is he born King of Jews, we have
seen his star and come to worship
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2
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Mt 2:3
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Herod heard and was troubled and Jerusalem with him
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3
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Mt 2:4-6
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He gathered chief priests and scribes, he demanded of them
where Christ born and they said Bethlehem; thus is written by prophet: Bethlehem in Juda, out of thee shall come
Governor, shall rule my people Israel
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Mt 2:7-8
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Herod privily called wise men, enquired diligently what
time star appeared and he sent them to Bethlehem, said Go search diligently
for child, when ye have found him, bring me word that I may worship also
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Mt 2:9-10
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When they heard the king, they departed and the star went
before them till it stood over where the child was; when they saw the star,
they rejoiced
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Mt 2:11
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When they come into the house, they saw the child with
Mary, fell down and worshiped him; when they opened their treasures, they
presented him gifts; gold, frankincense and myrrh
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Mt 2:12-13
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Being warned not to return to Herod, they departed another
way; and when they departed, angel appeared to Joseph saying, take child and
his mother and flee to Egypt for Herod will seek to destroy him
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Mt 2:14-15
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When he arose, he took child and his mother and departed
into Egypt and was there until death of Herod that it might be
fulfilled: Out of Egypt have I called
my son
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Mt 2:16-18
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Herod saw he was mocked of wise men and slew all children
in Bethlehem and the coasts, from two years old and under according to the
time he enquired of the wise men; then was fulfilled that spoken by prophet
Jeremy: In Rama, a voice heard, great mourning, Rachel weeping for her
children and would not be comforted
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Mt 2:19-21
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When Herod was dead, angel appeareth in dream to Joseph
saying, Arise, take child and his mother and go to Israel for they are dead
which sought child’s life, and he arose, took child and his mother and came
into Israel
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Mt 2:22-23
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When he heard Archelaus did reign, he was afraid, being
warned of God, he turned into Galilee and dwelt in Nazareth that it might be
fulfilled: He shall be called a Nazarene
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Divisions (run-on
sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture):
1
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Mt 2:1-10
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When Jesus born, wise men from east come to worship, Herod
heard and was troubled, He gathered chief priests and scribes, demanded of
them where Christ born and they said Bethlehem; Herod called wise men,
enquired what time star appeared and sent them to Bethlehem, said Go search
diligently for child, when ye have found him, bring me word that I may
worship also; When they heard the king, they departed and star went before
them till it stood over where child was; when they saw the star, they
rejoiced;
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Principle:
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Scripture is factual.
The star led the wise men to Jesus.
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Mt 2:11-15
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When they come, they saw child with Mary, fell down and
worshiped him; presented him gifts; gold, frankincense and myrrh; Being
warned not to return to Herod, they departed another way; when they departed,
angel appeared to Joseph saying, take child and his mother and flee to Egypt
for Herod will seek to destroy him; When he arose, he took child and his
mother and departed into Egypt and was there until death of Herod that it
might be fulfilled: Out of Egypt have
I called my son
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Principle:
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Jesus is worshiped by wise men.
Wise men give Jesus gifts.
Angels warn and protect God’s people.
God’s people obey Him.
God’s plan fulfills prophecy.
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Mt 2:16-18
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Herod saw he was mocked and slew all children in Bethlehem
and the coasts, from two years old and under; then was fulfilled: In Rama, a
voice heard, great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and would not be
comforted
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Principle:
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Men can do great wrong when they are troubled.
Not all prophecy is positive.
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Mt 2:19-23
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When Herod was dead, angel appeareth in dream to Joseph
saying, Arise, take child and his mother and go to Israel, and he arose, took
child and his mother and came into Israel; When he heard Archelaus did reign,
he was afraid, being warned of God, he turned into Galilee and dwelt in
Nazareth that it might be fulfilled:
He shall be called a Nazarene
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Principle:
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Angels instruct.
God’s people obey Him and allow their paths to be
diverted.
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Subject Sentence (10-word sentence with proper structure):
Wise men worship, Herod murders and Joseph’s family
travels obediently.
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Aim (Christian and Non-Christian):
TCMAT see that our response to God’s instruction and
direction should be immediate, and that we should remain open to Him and
flexible to change our path/direction based on His leading.
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Application:
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What would motivate the wise men to seek Herod to learn
where the King of the Jews was born?
Why would Herod fear the birth of the King of the Jews?
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What gifts have you presented to Jesus lately?
What are some other prophecies that were fulfilled by
Jesus?
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(Take some time to talk with God about mistakes you’ve
made when you’ve been troubled or afraid.
Don’t leave Jesus’ presence until you’ve accepted His forgiveness)
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How immediate is your response to God’s direction?
Under what circumstances have you been warned by God?
When have you feared a path that God had you on only to
have God divert you from that path?
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