Our ancient Persian writings also indicate that Majai( Pir e Moghan) Moghai were Spritual advisers to the Kings,went from Persia to see baby, or child Jesus. And yes, two of them Aatabaai and Caspare were Persian. Historians are not sure about Belshezar or Belthezar. He could have been either from Yemen, or another land.
These mem From the east shows us that our lord and saviour was born to bring all of mankind together no matter what you are who you are or where your from..
Thank you Brandon I just love to follow you I learned so much from you I'm 63 years old and everything that you say I believe there's other pastors that try to teach us but sometimes I don't know if they're telling the truth or not but yes before Christ BC like you said Thank you for sharing this love and old lady from Texas
Can't wait to see this one. This year we have felt the need to find out more about Yeshua's birth in order to understand better what really belongs in Christmas and what does not.
You just answered your own question my brother! Christmas was basically made up by the church to celebrate our Savior, but no one truly knows when Christ was born and honestly it doesn't matter! He acknowledges that we have made this season ABOUT HONORING HIM!! And to be thankful to Him and be joyful and giving to other's in the love of His name ❤ GOD IS ABSOLUTELY GOOD! Anything we do to show we love Him and are thankful for Him, I'm sure He loves it!
The shepherds were not taking care of the average sheep. They were taking care of the flock for the Passover sacrifice in the agricultural zone in Bethlehem, the ancestral land of David...
Another wake up call for you OUR LORD JESUS when HE was 21 years old HE traveled to the far East. He was prepared by the Essene order. This was all written in the bible however taking out the bible. So much is distorted and rewritten from the bible. 13 years are missing from JESUS life in the bible. The truth will be reveiled.
Oh, brother mine!!!! I love you and cannot wait to praise with you, one fine day, our sweet Saviour and King!!!! All Glory to God, in the Highest!!!!!! Maranatha!!!
One time I went to see this outdoor Christmas play. When they did the Magi scene they didn't have them in the stable worshipping a baby. Instead they had this little boy taking their gifts and giving them to his parents, Mary and Joseph. The funny thing was I thought it was one of Jesus' older brothers until I saw him riding on the donkey when they were leaving for Egypt.
Thank you Brandon. It is so interesting to have a new light and find out new/real meaning of those stories from the Scripture. Great job! I really appreciate it
We assume that there were three wise men because of the three gifts that were given: gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:11). However, the Bible does not say there were only three wise men. There could have been many more. Tradition says that there were three and that their names were Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, but since the Bible does not say, we have no way of knowing whether the tradition is accurate. It is a common misconception that the wise men visited Jesus at the stable on the night of His birth. In fact, the wise men came days, months, or possibly even years later. That is why Matthew 2:11 says the WISE MEN visited and worshiped Jesus in a HOUSE, not at the stable. We know that the magi were wise men from "the East," most likely Persia, or modern-day Iran. This means the wise men traveled 800 to 900 miles to see the Christ child. Most likely, the magi knew of the writings of the prophet Daniel, who in time past had been the chief of the court seers in Persia. Daniel 9:24-27 includes a prophecy which gives a timeline for the birth of the Messiah. Also, the magi may have been aware of the prophecy of Balaam (who was from the town of Pethor on the Euphrates River near Persia) in Numbers 24:17. Balaam's prophecy specifically mentions a “star coming out of Jacob.” The wise men were guided to look for the King of the Jews by a miraculous stellar event, the “Star of Bethlehem,” which they called “His star” (Matthew 2:2). They came to Jerusalem and asked concerning the birth of Christ, and they were directed to Bethlehem (Matthew 2:4-8). They followed God’s guidance joyfully (Matthew 2:10). When they arrived in Bethlehem, they gave costly gifts to Jesus and worshiped Him. God warned them in a dream against returning to Herod, so, in defiance of the king, they left Judea by another route (Matthew 2:12). So, the magi were men who 1) read and believed God's Word, 2) sought Jesus, 3) recognized the worth of Christ, 4) humbled themselves to worship Jesus, and 5) obeyed God rather than man. They were truly wise men!
That's awesome. My pastors sermon this week brought home the correlation that sometimes as Christians we are so busy protecting the religion, or traditions of, that we close the door on outsiders and their input. Often it's the outsiders that are following God's words. Literally. Harrod was shocked. The pharasei in disbelief. The "magi" whoever they may have been totally got it. And were willing to travel 1000k on foot to find The King of the Jews.
@@TheGhettoDebutante Thank you, Exactly Denise, and this is why when reading God’s word people need to pay close attention to the timelines, events that were occurring during that time, the why, what, when , and how of it all. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️
According to the wtitings, Jesus was not born in the stable or barn. Presumably the place was the house of Joseph's relatives and at that time the animal shelter was part of the house. And, from the point of Jewish purity rules, it was desirable that the childbirth took place in an animal shelter for ritual impurity and not in a guest room among the guests.
@@danielmalinen6337 ~ I have read that before and it makes sense to me. It is also possible that it took the magi a considerable amount of time to find the baby. God could certainly arrange their departure months or ‘years’ BEFORE the advent to coincide for His birth. The fact that the people left after registration could also mean they were ‘moved’ into a ‘house’ After registered people left for their home town. Now we do know that Joseph & Mary had to stay ‘long enough’ to dedicate the baby (& I think that happens around 8 days old)?? The other thing about the birth coinciding with the magi arrival is the timing of the shepherds. We know Herod had spies everywhere. It seems unlikely to me that the shepherds would witness the birth and KEEP THE EVENT TO THEMSELVES🤔. They noised it in their region. Doesn’t seem likely that Herod wouldn’t know about it for months to years later???? [but of course, all males were killed in the story of Moses, but God hid him, right in front of the enemy]. So, there’s that. The only thing that I can’t line up is what is being said about the ‘choice’ of words. If paidion Only means young child and Brephos ONLY means infant…. 🤔 Then what is mentioned in the narrative has to be true??? I’m a bit of a Berean, so I’m still studying this.🧐
Thanks for writing this Janine. I think this is the most plausible explanation, that they were descended from the Magi of Daniel's day. They would be familiar with his prophecies of the Messiah and the time frames. God bless.
Rev Robbins, I am absolutely in awe of this information you’re giving us….I have heard that it took the Magi 2 years to find the Child. God bless you for this explanation, I love knowing all this information. It makes me feel so much closer to the Lord!!! God bless you!!!! Diane
Hi Brandon, thank you for your wonderful episodes. You real explain our Holy Scriptures in a simple yet detailed and profound way. I love the way you give the little jewels of information such as giving us the meanings of certain Greek words which enhance our understanding. God bless you & your ministry . Love & prayers from Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺❤️
Please share the Love of the Son of God, He spoke Truth Forever. Please write His Words in your Heart, and share them. Please Forgive, and Pray for everyone. Immanuel, God with us.
Magi were priests in Zoroastrianism and the earlier religions in the western Iranians. It was there custom to bring gifts to a new king. They were familiar with the Bible and the scriptures. Gold, a symbol of kingship on earth. Frankincense, a symbol of deity. Myrrh, a symbol of death .
I’m so glad you clarified the star in the East around the 9:24 mark. I read from the ESV and it doesn’t say “in the East”, but it does say “when it rose”.
Brother Brandon, again. Our most Gracious flows through your gift in understanding. I so appreciate the way you always put perspective too modern times. I so appreciate this gift. May Christ Jesus always be upon your every breathe of love you give. Blessed be in Jesus name. Strong edit: I always find myself tearing up on what good news you have.
I've known from my own study that the Magi were not at the "manger" scene. What gets me is the people that display a manger scene at Christmas, and have Santa Claus at the scene as well!
I learned a lot of what you share when I converted to Judaism. I noticed a big difference between what I heard in the Christian churches and what is in the word
Thank you for your comments over the visit of the Magi; I believe they did not arrived just as we have assumed happened. I do appreciate your research and your teaching and I love to hear more. Thank you so much I have always thought they were people who studied the stars!
The reason the Magi are in traditional Nativity scenes is so their important story is not forgotten to be told. Tradition is they appeared 12 days after Our Lord's birth. Which is The feast of the Epiphany. 6th of January. It is why we have 12 days of Christmas. It is the day that the Christmas tree and decorations are supposed to come down. As books were very rare it was important to instruct the early Christians, they have done nothing wrong by including them in the Nativity scenes.
Another conjecture is that the Magi came from the line of Daniel. He probably passed on to his students/followers, about the coming messiah (as dictated to him by angel gabriel) as he was the leader of the babylonian Astrologers/magicians. And when these magi saw the sign on the stars they immediately followed it
Thank you for your teachings. I have learned so much from your videos when I thought I already had learned so much over 50 yrs. God has blessed you with this gift of teaching & you are edifying His church. 😊 I am so blessed that I can learn from true followers of Jesus. I love how the Holy Spirit is opening our hearts to the true realization of the nativity. History of Jewish traditions & ways of life are shown to us, also the translation of Greek & Aramaic words in scripture, bringing clarity to things we thought were one way but are truly another. I am hopeful to learn more in the coming days about more true meaningful words of our Bible. Thank you for all your research.
God bless you Brandon Robbins in Jesus name. We are thankful for the unconditional love so freely offered by our lord Jesus. Your prayers nurture the soul. They transcend the spectrum of words. I remain grateful for your presence in our lives.
Thank you for your research of the language in which the scriptures were written. Knowing how translations have somewhat skewed their meaning clarifies the original content & provides a better understanding of GOD's Word. Your prayers at the end of each videos are very much appreciated. Continued blessings to you!
Great teaching brother Brandon!! GLORY BE TO GOD that he came for ALL of us and we got in on the original covenant!! Let's face it "our Bible" is very much a mystery in itself, because alot of the Hebrew language cannot be translated into English. God and Jesus are VERY CLEAR not one of us can ever really understand it completely. Not to mention the mysteries therein, but it takes people like you and other's to seek them out! I think you gave a great explanation of how it probably happened! Thank you AGAIN for diving deeper for us and God bless you and yours 🙏❣
I believe that the Magi did appear until after Jesus was dedicated in the Temple, because Mary and Joseph took to sacrifice 2 turtle doves indicating they were poor
Brandon, I just discovered your presentations about a week ago-- can't recall how, but I praise the Lord that I did. I don't even know where to begin with the ways I'm grateful for not just your incredible knowledge of the nuances of the scriptural languages, and not just your profound enthusiasm for our Redeemer, but also how you never fail to make it all personal as you wrap up each and every session. I feel the Lord talking to me through you in a way I never have in 55+ years of church attendance, radio & TV preaching, and 11 years of church school-- in other words, exposure to the word of God 6 days a week for many, many years. In fact, I like to say I've forgotten more about the Bible than most people will ever know. But I've never understood it like you have helped me to do in this past week. Through your explanations of the subtle differences between the original languages of scripture and the broad generalizations of English-- even with the best efforts of the theologians who translated the NIV, for example, I have gained a life changing understanding of Jesus' life, times, and ministry. Praise the Lord! May God keep blessing you as you help prepare His children for His Son's soon return. I'll be looking forward to meeting you in person in Heaven, where we can sit at His feet and spend eternity having those remaining mysteries cleared up!
I was a young teen when I learned that Jesus was most likely around one year old when the Magi visited Him. Therefore, when setting up the nativity scene that first year, I placed the Magi quite a bit away from the manger. When my Mother asked me why I did that, I simply said that "they weren't there yet, but on their way". Needless to say, my Mother was pleased that I was paying attention in church. I've set up the nativity like that, ever since.
Your work is very profound and inspiring. I was raised and have attended church a lot of my life And to now understand how the bible if it had put everything chronologically and historically in the right details, I'm pretty sure the bible would had to have several volumes. But thankfully God has called you to go beyond the words. I love your insightful knowledge. Thank you.l
Oh, Brandon, you have dig again very profound & precious truth from between the lines! 🤩🙏🏻👑🎉 great as always!!! May the King of kings bless & protects you & your family in Jesus name👑
Bro Brandon, I'm watching this video from Nigeria and I was so blessed but I want to ask you a question and please I need your reply. How do you study your Bible? Like what are the bible tools you use in your study because Everytime I watch your videos I truly see beyond the words and I want to study as deep. Thank you so much for what you do for the body of Christ and God richly bless you. Amen!!!
It always stands out to me how we assume timelines, as well as unfounded traditional stories in scripture. Sad that those nativity displays we grew up with were incorrect. Nevertheless, it does not impact my faith. In fact clarification helps.
Aloha from Hawaii 🌺 thank you Brandon for such a powerful message and breakdown of that beautiful time in history! Agreeing with you in prayer for the lost and the weary. For those who feel unworthy to receive this truth of Who the Messiah is and What He came to fulfill through HIS birth!! Hallelujah!! Hallelujah!! Praise His name forever!!!🌹🤸❣️👍
Brandon... What a interesting lesson this week. I realized more so after watching it again. To think of the magi traveling so far is amazing. Seems I might be reaching in my mind to an older movie about Christ. I remember a king telling the wise men, that when they found more about this to report back to him. But they ended up taking another way back, or something like that. This information on where the gifts they brought were from, or should I say where they weren't from is totally amazing. It is something for me to try and study. Facts being told that will change the way in which I have always thought about this. How interesting of a thought, wow ... Keep Standing young man ....
Nameofmany-- You're quite likely thinking of "The Greatest Story Ever Told," a movie made about the life of Christ in 1965 with an all star cast. Imagine Charlton Heston as John the Baptist, Claude Rains as Herod, David McCallum ("Ducky" on NCIS) as Judas, Telly Savalas as a Roman official, and you begin to get a feel for the scope of its imagination. It's available on Roku right now, and I've been trying to get it watched for several weeks now, but I find myself having to keep starting over for various reasons. Of course, there are some discrepancies from the actual scriptures, and in some respects it's almost comically dated, but at the same time, it really provides some fascinating visuals that make it truly that Greatest Story Ever Told. Well worth the effort to access it, if you don't have Roku.
Magi came to worship Him and supply Him with valuable gifts to finance His hiding in Egypt. The Lord supplies money where needed, just like Jesus needing money for tax and He tells Peter to throw in a line and check the first fish he catches , which happens to have a coin in its mouth - enough to pay Jesus' tax as well as his.
We always put the wise men away from Jesus and brought them closer each day after Christmas until Jan 6th when we celebrated the feast of the Wise men visiting Jesus.
The shepherds you refer to were Levitical Shepherds that were in charge and trained to raise and care for sacrificial lambs. Sacrificial lambs had to be “spotless and without blemish.” They required special treatment and observing. Jesus was born in the same cave reserved for the “sacrificial lamb”. These shepherds were special. Not unclean.
I figured that out by reading the Bible. When they took him as an infant to the Temple, he was 8 days old, and like you pointed it out the Magi came to the house and saw the child with his mother.
I saw this many years ago. I realized there was no way his parents would have been able to go about their way if Herod was doing his thing. We need to free ourselves from the traditions of men and only teach what the Bible teaches. I'm glad you see this too.
@@gregoryquint7653 if I had a nativity scene on my lawn with all the characters, I would make two scenes - one with baby Jesus and shepherds and one with small child Jesus with magi at a house building
The Magi took 2 years to get to Jerusalem from the time Jesus was born and they saw his star. Notice that they went to Jerusalem not Bethlehem. They didn't know where the King was going to be born just that he was born .
Brandon, you bless us GREATLY with knowledge via your diligent studies. This is timely and wonderful plus, it adds to my true and real ADULT relationship with Jesus.... because it's not tv stories and cartoons made for children. Thank you. I'm glad I have a savior whose name is Jesus.
The census is a key to the birth year of Jesus. While we have no record of a census in the time frame, there is a reason Augustus would have required one, and that is the 750th anniversary of the founding of Rome, a date that I've been told several ancient writers place about 751--753 BC. If so then it makes sense to me that Augustus would want a census to learn how many people were in his Empire on this historical 750 anniversary. The USA celebrated its 200th founding in my lifetime, and if it lasts to its 750th maybe there will be a census, too.
Beautiful, beautiful story. Loveeee the clearness and precise story of the nativity. Praise be the King of Kings… He is coming soon, may HE give us strength in these troubling times to seek more of Him. Thank you 🙏
Matthew 2.....the first part....And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother.....it was some time later, because the called Jesus a young child, not an infant and they were in a house, not a manger.....
The law was given as stumble so people (Jews) would consider themselves holier than the rest, BUT in Rom 11:24 says that we gentiles are grafted to the good olive and Shaul says in Gal 6:16 the Israel of God, WE ARE THE ISRAEL OF GOD Ap 21:2
It took the Maggi over 1 year to two years to reach Jerusalem from “ the east” . For Herod was “ diligent” in asking when they First saw the star” By that reckoning he killed all who were two years and under . It was therefore NOT Persia albeit they were gentiles . So where were they from that took nigh on two years 18 months plus to reach Jerusalem .They did not follow the star tomJerusalem they assumed the King of the King of the Jews would be found in a palace . It is interesting to note that it was gentiles at his birth and a gentile at his death that recognised him as King if the Jews . ( Pilate)
Thank you Brandon for another wonderful teaching of the life of our Lord. I LOVE the Nativity, so this series you have done on this story has been terrific to learn more, and other facts most of us were unaware of. Yes, I have heard that the Magi didn't arrive until Jesus was older not an infant, In any case, it is still part of our faith, and the greatest story every told. God Bless You.
Herod the Great died in April of 4 BC. Jesus was approx born 1.5 years earlier around the 1st of October of 6 BC. The Magi/Wise men/Astronomers did not show up right away. They showed up when Jesus was about 15 months old. Jesus was murdered and rose again from the dead in April of 29 AD. He was 33.5 years old.
Brandon, it would be good if you would delve deeper into the identity of the shepherds of Luke 2 and perhaps research about Migdal Eder/Tower of the Flock so you have a better presentation of the shepherds to whom the angel of the Lord appeared.
That star in the East can refers to a Gesus studying in Persia. There are traditions talking of Gesus’ missing years in Tibet Persia Tibet . Fascinating your videos 🙏
I think it's fairly common knowledge that the magi were not there and only arrived much later; however, people have taken both nativity accounts, which are completely different from each other, and woven them into a general nativity narrative.
While the Greek words for child and infant were helpful, the key to understanding the timing of the Magis’ visit is to read Luke 2. There, we see that Jesus was circumcised on the 8th day after his birth and that Mary and Joseph traveled north from Bethlehem to Jerusalem within 40 days of his birth to present their offering (Lev. 12) at the temple. After they presented their offering they continued their journey north back home to Nazareth. In other words, there is no way to fit a trip to Egypt, the death of Herod, and a return from Egypt within the 40 days after Jesus’ birth. The family must have returned to Nazareth before the Magi arrived in Jerusalem. That means that after the Magi spoke to Herod the star that reappeared led them north to Nazareth - to a house. Not a stable. That is where the Magi met Jesus and that is why Herod felt the Magi had tricked him. Herod assumed the Magi went to Bethlehem and then evaded him but they never went there at all. We have to read the Luke and Matthew accounts together.
Houses often had an animal-housing portion at ground level, several steps above the living quarters for the homeowner and his family, at this time in history in that part of the world. Keeping animals in a separate building was for the wealthy with much property. The common person typically had at least a few hens for eggs, a goat, perhaps one or more cows for milk, able to walk out in the morning to graze, while the family benefited from the convenience of having the source of some of their food immediately at hand. Thus, there is no conflict with Matthew 2:11 usually being translated as describing the Magi visiting the nativity in a "house," for that reason, allowing the likelihood of them visiting that same night to be quite reasonable. As for the Magi coming from Persia, that is quite reasonable, though it could have been Media, which was the historical habitat of Magi for generations, probably descendants of Daniel or others associated with or familiar with him. They knew about the prophecies of "His star," and recognized that stellar event when it appeared, probably months before His birth, allowing them time to prepare and travel to Jerusalem, expecting, evidently, to find Him there, the capital. No one in Jerusalem was privy to these prophecies, apparently, from the responses of the Jewish authorities, or else they had lost any interest in watching the sky for such portents, but they knew about Malachi prophesying his birthplace. Jewish scholars have carefully examined and discussed all kinds of interpretations of the various number-related prophetic claims in the O.T., but they avoid applying these techniques to Daniel, since it points so clearly to His ministry, after being baptized by John, frustrating Satan and gathering disciples. Writings about Daniel's prophecies have consistently demonstrated his providing a very close prediction of exactly when the Christ would appear publicly.
After the visit of the magi Joseph took Mary and Jesus to Egypt This had to be after Jesus was dedicated at the temple in Jerusalem. My only question is why were they in Bethlehem and. not Nazareth? Did they stay there after Jesus was born or were they there visiting relatives?
They also did not find the child in Bethlehem, but in Nasareth, since the Bible tells us that Joseph and Mary after his presentation in the temple, which according to the law was on the 33d day of his life, took him with them to Nasareth. That was why the Star appeared again when they left Jerusalem
I learned years ago that the wise men weren't in the manger, what's crazy is if you actually read the bible it is right there point blank the Magi sees them at a house and so many other fun facts. Crazy that for years we were taught just the opposite. Makes me wonder why they found it necessary to tell us something different. Recently learned that it also doesn't specifiy the number of magi, who decided it should be 3 - I've assumed that it was based on the 3 gifts mentioned. Thanks for your videos I truly enjoy you.
I concur with your thinking. I believe there could have been as many as several dozen Magi, each with his own servants and most likely a detachment of Idumaean Cavalry hired to protect their caravan. When they left the Mesopotamian Valley it would have been a notable event. I base my assumptions on several events that have been recorded in secular history when the Magi performed similar excursions. We do not know the calculations that had enabled the Magi to determine the time of the birth of our Lord. But history does record other such events surrounding this ability of the Magi. Seneca wrote of the Magi coming to Athens shortly after the death of Plato to mourn him and Cicero records a similar event of the Magi announcing the birth of Alexander the Great on the night that he was born. It is not hard to imagine that these Magi were believers in Jesus as the Jewish Messiah and the Son of God, for only a few centuries before there was a man amongst them who would have not rested until he had explained salvation to them - His name was Daniel.
God is so good knowing that Jesus would have to go to Egypt and the family would need money to live. The gifts could have lasted many years or well past when Mary was alone. I don’t think Jesus grew up dirt poor and starving.
I was expecting you to mention that the magi likely knew there would come a Jewish messiah because they where descendants to those that was taught and worked under Daniel.
🎼 On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree 🎶 The Twelfth Day is the Epiphany, January 6, the observance of the arrival of the Wise Men of the East. In some countries the day of gift giving isn't Christmas but Epiphany. In England and elsewhere it was customary to give a gift on each of the Twelve Days. I like that custom because it stretches out the celebration. But then, I observe Advent as a period of spiritual preparation, not as a rushed period of partying 😇
Actually our changing calendars make it impossible to figure out the exact day of Christ's birth. The winter solstice was arbitrarily selected and it served to Christianise the existing pagan practices. Actually it does not matter...spiritually speaking.
The story of the Magi is a journey and transformation. Each day we should take the "life journey" of seeking Jesus, the creator of the universe, the son of God. When we take those steps, we will find our hearts and minds being "transformed" by his wisdom and love. This transformation will give us a more abundant life on Earth and prepare us for everlasting life in his presence.
Here is another study regarding the three gifts. Tumeric (Cucumin) was called ‘gold’ because of its color in those days. This herb is very healing. Interesting. It was worth it weight in good also.
Thank you. Great insight! Could it also matter that the 'magi' came from the same region to which the Jews were exiled for seventy years during the time of Daniel, and the fact that not all Jews returned from that exile?
Majai met Jesus not in tiny village but in Jerusalem either on 8 or 9th day after circumcision. Soon after majai left Herod, the star led they to the house where Jesus was, which they have seen in the east. Because things should take place in fraction of seconds. Soon after majai met Jesus, three to Egypt, if majai are three, to east.
Our ancient Persian writings also indicate that Majai( Pir e Moghan) Moghai were Spritual advisers to the Kings,went from Persia to see baby, or child Jesus. And yes, two of them Aatabaai and Caspare were Persian. Historians are not sure about Belshezar or Belthezar. He could have been either from Yemen, or another land.
These mem From the east shows us that our lord and saviour was born to bring all of mankind together no matter what you are who you are or where your from..
I’m so empowered and inspired by your prayers, thank you Brandon
Years ago I noted it says The CHILD in a HOUSE, not an infant in a manger. Thank you for confirming my reflections on this.
Thank you Brandon I just love to follow you I learned so much from you I'm 63 years old and everything that you say I believe there's other pastors that try to teach us but sometimes I don't know if they're telling the truth or not but yes before Christ BC like you said Thank you for sharing this love and old lady from Texas
This Marxist psyop is designed to destroy any traditional view of Christianity...don't fall for it.
Can't wait to see this one. This year we have felt the need to find out more about Yeshua's birth in order to understand better what really belongs in Christmas and what does not.
You just answered your own question my brother! Christmas was basically made up by the church to celebrate our Savior, but no one truly knows when Christ was born and honestly it doesn't matter! He acknowledges that we have made this season ABOUT HONORING HIM!! And to be thankful to Him and be joyful and giving to other's in the love of His name ❤ GOD IS ABSOLUTELY GOOD! Anything we do to show we love Him and are thankful for Him, I'm sure He loves it!
@@kristie6589...Be gone Demon with such foolishness!...U Justifying doesn't make your wrong right..
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The shepherds were not taking care of the average sheep. They were taking care of the flock for the Passover sacrifice in the agricultural zone in Bethlehem, the ancestral land of David...
Another wake up call for you OUR LORD JESUS when HE was 21 years old HE traveled to the far East.
He was prepared by the Essene order.
This was all written in the bible
however taking out the bible.
So much is distorted and rewritten from the bible.
13 years are missing from JESUS life in the bible.
The truth will be reveiled.
May this message penetrate every heart that listens and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the only Saviour of the whole mankind. Praise the Lord 🙏🙏🙏🌹
AMEN AMEN 🤲🤲☝️💕🕊❤🙏🏼🙏🏼😇
@@lydia8572 Praise God 🙌 🙏 👏 ❤.
Oh, brother mine!!!! I love you and cannot wait to praise with you, one fine day, our sweet Saviour and King!!!! All Glory to God, in the Highest!!!!!! Maranatha!!!
One time I went to see this outdoor Christmas play. When they did the Magi scene they didn't have them in the stable worshipping a baby. Instead they had this little boy taking their gifts and giving them to his parents, Mary and Joseph. The funny thing was I thought it was one of Jesus' older brothers until I saw him riding on the donkey when they were leaving for Egypt.
Being a gentile, I'm moved to 😢 with gratitude. Thank Jesus. AMEN
Thank you Brandon. It is so interesting to have a new light and find out new/real meaning of those stories from the Scripture. Great job! I really appreciate it
these words gave me an incredible comfort...thank you, brother🙏🏽
We assume that there were three wise men because of the three gifts that were given: gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:11). However, the Bible does not say there were only three wise men. There could have been many more. Tradition says that there were three and that their names were Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, but since the Bible does not say, we have no way of knowing whether the tradition is accurate.
It is a common misconception that the wise men visited Jesus at the stable on the night of His birth. In fact, the wise men came days, months, or possibly even years later. That is why Matthew 2:11 says the WISE MEN visited and worshiped Jesus in a HOUSE, not at the stable.
We know that the magi were wise men from "the East," most likely Persia, or modern-day Iran. This means the wise men traveled 800 to 900 miles to see the Christ child. Most likely, the magi knew of the writings of the prophet Daniel, who in time past had been the chief of the court seers in Persia. Daniel 9:24-27 includes a prophecy which gives a timeline for the birth of the Messiah. Also, the magi may have been aware of the prophecy of Balaam (who was from the town of Pethor on the Euphrates River near Persia) in Numbers 24:17. Balaam's prophecy specifically mentions a “star coming out of Jacob.”
The wise men were guided to look for the King of the Jews by a miraculous stellar event, the “Star of Bethlehem,” which they called “His star” (Matthew 2:2). They came to Jerusalem and asked concerning the birth of Christ, and they were directed to Bethlehem (Matthew 2:4-8). They followed God’s guidance joyfully (Matthew 2:10). When they arrived in Bethlehem, they gave costly gifts to Jesus and worshiped Him. God warned them in a dream against returning to Herod, so, in defiance of the king, they left Judea by another route (Matthew 2:12).
So, the magi were men who 1) read and believed God's Word, 2) sought Jesus, 3) recognized the worth of Christ, 4) humbled themselves to worship Jesus, and 5) obeyed God rather than man. They were truly wise men!
That's awesome. My pastors sermon this week brought home the correlation that sometimes as Christians we are so busy protecting the religion, or traditions of, that we close the door on outsiders and their input. Often it's the outsiders that are following God's words. Literally. Harrod was shocked. The pharasei in disbelief. The "magi" whoever they may have been totally got it. And were willing to travel 1000k on foot to find The King of the Jews.
@@TheGhettoDebutante Thank you, Exactly Denise, and this is why when reading God’s word people need to pay close attention to the timelines, events that were occurring during that time, the why, what, when , and how of it all. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️
According to the wtitings, Jesus was not born in the stable or barn. Presumably the place was the house of Joseph's relatives and at that time the animal shelter was part of the house. And, from the point of Jewish purity rules, it was desirable that the childbirth took place in an animal shelter for ritual impurity and not in a guest room among the guests.
@@danielmalinen6337 ~ I have read that before and it makes sense to me. It is also possible that it took the magi a considerable amount of time to find the baby. God could certainly arrange their departure months or ‘years’ BEFORE the advent to coincide for His birth. The fact that the people left after registration could also mean they were ‘moved’ into a ‘house’ After registered people left for their home town. Now we do know that Joseph & Mary had to stay ‘long enough’ to dedicate the baby (& I think that happens around 8 days old)?? The other thing about the birth coinciding with the magi arrival is the timing of the shepherds. We know Herod had spies everywhere. It seems unlikely to me that the shepherds would witness the birth and KEEP THE EVENT TO THEMSELVES🤔. They noised it in their region. Doesn’t seem likely that Herod wouldn’t know about it for months to years later???? [but of course, all males were killed in the story of Moses, but God hid him, right in front of the enemy]. So, there’s that.
The only thing that I can’t line up is what is being said about the ‘choice’ of words.
If paidion Only means young child and
Brephos ONLY means infant…. 🤔
Then what is mentioned in the narrative has to be true??? I’m a bit of a Berean, so I’m still studying this.🧐
Thanks for writing this Janine. I think this is the most plausible explanation, that they were descended from the Magi of Daniel's day. They would be familiar with his prophecies of the Messiah and the time frames. God bless.
We know this. The Magi arrived much later. Jesus was believed to be a boy of around two years old.
Rev Robbins, I am absolutely in awe of this information you’re giving us….I have heard that it took the Magi 2 years to find the Child. God bless you for this explanation, I love knowing all this information. It makes me feel so much closer to the Lord!!! God bless you!!!! Diane
Àawonderful explanation. People .must know
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Hi Brandon, thank you for your wonderful episodes. You real explain our Holy Scriptures in a simple yet detailed and profound way. I love the way you give the little jewels of information such as giving us the meanings of certain Greek words which enhance our understanding. God bless you & your ministry . Love & prayers from Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺❤️
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoy them! Thank you for taking the time to watch 🙂
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Please share the Love of the Son of God, He spoke Truth Forever. Please write His Words in your Heart, and share them. Please Forgive, and Pray for everyone. Immanuel, God with us.
Magi were priests in Zoroastrianism and the earlier religions in the western Iranians. It was there custom to bring gifts to a new king. They were familiar with the Bible and the scriptures. Gold, a symbol of kingship on earth. Frankincense, a symbol of deity. Myrrh, a symbol of death .
I’m so glad you clarified the star in the East around the 9:24 mark. I read from the ESV and it doesn’t say “in the East”, but it does say “when it rose”.
Yes! I never knew that.
Brother Brandon, again. Our most Gracious flows through your gift in understanding. I so appreciate the way you always put perspective too modern times. I so appreciate this gift. May Christ Jesus always be upon your every breathe of love you give. Blessed be in Jesus name. Strong edit: I always find myself tearing up on what good news you have.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad God has used this to bless you.
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry Glory too God always.
I've known from my own study that the Magi were not at the "manger" scene. What gets me is the people that display a manger scene at Christmas, and have Santa Claus at the scene as well!
I learned a lot of what you share when I converted to Judaism. I noticed a big difference between what I heard in the Christian churches and what is in the word
Excellent and informative as always. Thanks for your prayers. ❤️🙏
You are blessed! There is a power and enlightenment when you speak. Many thanks.
Thank you for your comments over the visit of the Magi; I believe they did not arrived just as we have assumed happened. I do appreciate your research and your teaching and I love to hear more. Thank you so much I have always thought they were people who studied the stars!
The reason the Magi are in traditional Nativity scenes is so their important story is not forgotten to be told. Tradition is they appeared 12 days after Our Lord's birth. Which is The feast of the Epiphany. 6th of January. It is why we have 12 days of Christmas. It is the day that the Christmas tree and decorations are supposed to come down. As books were very rare it was important to instruct the early Christians, they have done nothing wrong by including them in the Nativity scenes.
Yes, that's true.
Nicely done sir. AMEN
You inspire me on every video. Della Warren here. Amen
Another conjecture is that the Magi came from the line of Daniel. He probably passed on to his students/followers, about the coming messiah (as dictated to him by angel gabriel) as he was the leader of the babylonian Astrologers/magicians. And when these magi saw the sign on the stars they immediately followed it
Thank you for your teachings. I have learned so much from your videos when I thought I already had learned so much over 50 yrs. God has blessed you with this gift of teaching & you are edifying His church. 😊 I am so blessed that I can learn from true followers of Jesus. I love how the Holy Spirit is opening our hearts to the true realization of the nativity. History of Jewish traditions & ways of life are shown to us, also the translation of Greek & Aramaic words in scripture, bringing clarity to things we thought were one way but are truly another. I am hopeful to learn more in the coming days about more true meaningful words of our Bible. Thank you for all your research.
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God bless you Brandon Robbins in Jesus name. We are thankful for the unconditional love so freely offered by our lord Jesus. Your prayers nurture the soul. They transcend the spectrum of words. I remain grateful for your presence in our lives.
I really thought everyone knew this. It's nice you cleared things up for people
Wonderful as usual. Thank you for giving us such insights.
Thank you for your research of the language in which the scriptures were written. Knowing how translations have somewhat skewed their meaning clarifies the original content & provides a better understanding of GOD's Word. Your prayers at the end of each videos are very much appreciated. Continued blessings to you!
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Thank you and Amen for your devotion !
Great teaching brother Brandon!! GLORY BE TO GOD that he came for ALL of us and we got in on the original covenant!! Let's face it "our Bible" is very much a mystery in itself, because alot of the Hebrew language cannot be translated into English. God and Jesus are VERY CLEAR not one of us can ever really understand it completely. Not to mention the mysteries therein, but it takes people like you and other's to seek them out! I think you gave a great explanation of how it probably happened! Thank you AGAIN for diving deeper for us and God bless you and yours 🙏❣
Hello Brandon .watching again. Each time I learn
I believe that the Magi did appear until after Jesus was dedicated in the Temple, because Mary and Joseph took to sacrifice 2 turtle doves indicating they were poor
I love this one too!! Thank you again !!
Brandon,
I just discovered your presentations about a week ago--
can't recall how, but I praise the Lord that I did.
I don't even know where to begin with the ways I'm grateful for not just your incredible knowledge of the nuances of the scriptural languages,
and not just your profound enthusiasm for our Redeemer,
but also how you never fail to make it all personal as you wrap up each and every session.
I feel the Lord talking to me through you in a way I never have in 55+ years of church attendance, radio & TV preaching, and 11 years of church school--
in other words, exposure to the word of God 6 days a week for many, many years.
In fact, I like to say I've forgotten more about the Bible than most people will ever know.
But I've never understood it like you have helped me to do in this past week.
Through your explanations of the subtle differences between the original languages of scripture and the broad generalizations of English-- even with the best efforts of the theologians who translated the NIV, for example, I have gained a life changing understanding of Jesus' life, times, and ministry.
Praise the Lord!
May God keep blessing you as you help prepare His children for His Son's soon return.
I'll be looking forward to meeting you in person in Heaven, where we can sit at His feet and spend eternity having those remaining mysteries cleared up!
JL, it brings me such joy to hear this. I’m so glad God has blessed you through these videos.
I was a young teen when I learned that Jesus was most likely around one year old when the Magi visited Him. Therefore, when setting up the nativity scene that first year, I placed the Magi quite a bit away from the manger. When my Mother asked me why I did that, I simply said that "they weren't there yet, but on their way". Needless to say, my Mother was pleased that I was paying attention in church. I've set up the nativity like that, ever since.
Brandon you are a blessing n sent. Mahalos n Aloha. Thank you, Jesus. ❤👪🙌🤙🏼
Your work is very profound and inspiring. I was raised and have attended church a lot of my life And to now understand how the bible if it had put everything chronologically and historically in the right details, I'm pretty sure the bible would had to have several volumes.
But thankfully God has called you to go beyond the words. I love your insightful knowledge. Thank you.l
Thank you so much!
You can get a chronological bible.
@@rplampe6273 I've been preparing and teaching a chronological Bible study for the last 3 years.
Amen
Agreed, Jesus came for all of us, not just for Israel.
Oh, Brandon, you have dig again very profound & precious truth from between the lines! 🤩🙏🏻👑🎉 great as always!!! May the King of kings bless & protects you & your family in Jesus name👑
Bro Brandon, I'm watching this video from Nigeria and I was so blessed but I want to ask you a question and please I need your reply. How do you study your Bible? Like what are the bible tools you use in your study because Everytime I watch your videos I truly see beyond the words and I want to study as deep. Thank you so much for what you do for the body of Christ and God richly bless you. Amen!!!
It always stands out to me how we assume timelines, as well as unfounded traditional stories in scripture. Sad that those nativity displays we grew up with were incorrect. Nevertheless, it does not impact my faith. In fact clarification helps.
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Aloha from Hawaii 🌺 thank you Brandon for such a powerful message and breakdown of that beautiful time in history! Agreeing with you in prayer for the lost and the weary. For those who feel unworthy to receive this truth of Who the Messiah is and What He came to fulfill through HIS birth!! Hallelujah!! Hallelujah!! Praise His name forever!!!🌹🤸❣️👍
Thank you! And thank you for always watching. It means a lot!
Brandon... What a interesting lesson this week. I realized more so after watching it again. To think of the magi traveling so far is amazing. Seems I might be reaching in my mind to an older movie about Christ. I remember a king telling the wise men, that when they found more about this to report back to him. But they ended up taking another way back, or something like that. This information on where the gifts they brought were from, or should I say where they weren't from is totally amazing. It is something for me to try and study. Facts being told that will change the way in which I have always thought about this. How interesting of a thought, wow ... Keep Standing young man ....
Nameofmany--
You're quite likely thinking of "The Greatest Story Ever Told," a movie made about the life of Christ in 1965 with an all star cast.
Imagine Charlton Heston as John the Baptist, Claude Rains as Herod, David McCallum ("Ducky" on NCIS) as Judas, Telly Savalas as a Roman official, and you begin to get a feel for the scope of its imagination.
It's available on Roku right now, and I've been trying to get it watched for several weeks now, but I find myself having to keep starting over for various reasons.
Of course, there are some discrepancies from the actual scriptures, and in some respects it's almost comically dated, but at the same time, it really provides some fascinating visuals that make it truly that Greatest Story Ever Told.
Well worth the effort to access it, if you don't have Roku.
Magi came to worship Him and supply Him with valuable gifts to finance His hiding in Egypt.
The Lord supplies money where needed, just like Jesus needing money for tax and He tells Peter to throw in a line and check the first fish he catches , which happens to have a coin in its mouth - enough to pay Jesus' tax as well as his.
Thank you Brandon for the God's word
We always put the wise men away from Jesus and brought them closer each day after Christmas until Jan 6th when we celebrated the feast of the Wise men visiting Jesus.
Thank you for this video. 💛🙏🗽🏝💃🎤🎤💄🎸🎼🌸
Also the three expensive gifts were provisions of God Almighty for the sustenance of the young family while they were in Egypt.
The shepherds you refer to were Levitical Shepherds that were in charge and trained to raise and care for sacrificial lambs. Sacrificial lambs had to be “spotless and without blemish.” They required special treatment and observing. Jesus was born in the same cave reserved for the “sacrificial lamb”. These shepherds were special. Not unclean.
interesting, how did you learn this?
I read
@@joycelint6652 should have asked, where did you learn this
Looking forward for more explanation especially john
I figured that out by reading the Bible. When they took him as an infant to the Temple, he was 8 days old, and like you pointed it out the Magi came to the house and saw the child with his mother.
I saw this many years ago. I realized there was no way his parents would have been able to go about their way if Herod was doing his thing. We need to free ourselves from the traditions of men and only teach what the Bible teaches. I'm glad you see this too.
Yep. I knew this 30 years ago, but still include them in my nativity scenes. They were included in the Bible for a reason!
@@gregoryquint7653 if I had a nativity scene on my lawn with all the characters, I would make two scenes - one with baby Jesus and shepherds and one with small child Jesus with magi at a house building
The Magi took 2 years to get to Jerusalem from the time Jesus was born and they saw his star. Notice that they went to Jerusalem not Bethlehem. They didn't know where the King was going to be born just that he was born .
Great lesson
Brandon, you bless us GREATLY with knowledge via your diligent studies. This is timely and wonderful plus, it adds to my true and real ADULT relationship with Jesus.... because it's not tv stories and cartoons made for children.
Thank you.
I'm glad I have a savior whose name is Jesus.
The census is a key to the birth year of Jesus. While we have no record of a census in the time frame, there is a reason Augustus would have required one, and that is the 750th anniversary of the founding of Rome, a date that I've been told several ancient writers place about 751--753 BC. If so then it makes sense to me that Augustus would want a census to learn how many people were in his Empire on this historical 750 anniversary. The USA celebrated its 200th founding in my lifetime, and if it lasts to its 750th maybe there will be a census, too.
The US has a census every decade.
Beautiful, beautiful story. Loveeee the clearness and precise story of the nativity. Praise be the King of Kings… He is coming soon, may HE give us strength in these troubling times to seek more of Him. Thank you 🙏
Recommend a reading of TS Eliot's poem The journey of the Magi.
Good Call, Brandon.
The God Culture offers a fantastic story about the magi visit and where they're from altogether
Matthew 2.....the first part....And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother.....it was some time later, because the called Jesus a young child, not an infant and they were in a house, not a manger.....
The law was given as stumble so people (Jews) would consider themselves holier than the rest, BUT in Rom 11:24 says that we gentiles are grafted to the good olive and Shaul says in Gal 6:16 the Israel of God, WE ARE THE ISRAEL OF GOD Ap 21:2
It took the Maggi over 1 year to two years to reach Jerusalem from “ the east” . For Herod was “ diligent” in asking when they First saw the star”
By that reckoning he killed all who were two years and under .
It was therefore NOT Persia albeit they were gentiles . So where were they from that took nigh on two years 18 months plus to reach Jerusalem .They did not follow the star tomJerusalem they assumed the King of the King of the Jews would be found in a palace .
It is interesting to note that it was gentiles at his birth and a gentile at his death that recognised him as King if the Jews . ( Pilate)
Thank you for seeing the nativity as the bible teach us.Clearly and with so much love and passion for Jesus.God bless you and your family.😊🤗🥰
Thank you Brandon for another wonderful teaching of the life of our Lord. I LOVE the Nativity, so this series you have done on this story has been terrific to learn more, and other facts most of us were unaware of. Yes, I have heard that the Magi didn't arrive until Jesus was older not an infant, In any case, it is still part of our faith, and the greatest story every told. God Bless You.
Herod the Great died in April of 4 BC. Jesus was approx born 1.5 years earlier around the 1st of October of 6 BC.
The Magi/Wise men/Astronomers did not show up right away. They showed up when Jesus was about 15 months old.
Jesus was murdered and rose again from the dead in April of 29 AD. He was 33.5 years old.
Brandon, it would be good if you would delve deeper into the identity of the shepherds of Luke 2 and perhaps research about Migdal Eder/Tower of the Flock so you have a better presentation of the shepherds to whom the angel of the Lord appeared.
That star in the East can refers to a Gesus studying in Persia. There are traditions talking of Gesus’ missing years in Tibet Persia Tibet .
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I think it's fairly common knowledge that the magi were not there and only arrived much later; however, people have taken both nativity accounts, which are completely different from each other, and woven them into a general nativity narrative.
Thank you Brandon 🙏
Be blessed..so good explained
While the Greek words for child and infant were helpful, the key to understanding the timing of the Magis’ visit is to read Luke 2. There, we see that Jesus was circumcised on the 8th day after his birth and that Mary and Joseph traveled north from Bethlehem to Jerusalem within 40 days of his birth to present their offering (Lev. 12) at the temple. After they presented their offering they continued their journey north back home to Nazareth. In other words, there is no way to fit a trip to Egypt, the death of Herod, and a return from Egypt within the 40 days after Jesus’ birth. The family must have returned to Nazareth before the Magi arrived in Jerusalem. That means that after the Magi spoke to Herod the star that reappeared led them north to Nazareth - to a house. Not a stable. That is where the Magi met Jesus and that is why Herod felt the Magi had tricked him. Herod assumed the Magi went to Bethlehem and then evaded him but they never went there at all. We have to read the Luke and Matthew accounts together.
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Houses often had an animal-housing portion at ground level, several steps above the living quarters for the homeowner and his family, at this time in history in that part of the world. Keeping animals in a separate building was for the wealthy with much property. The common person typically had at least a few hens for eggs, a goat, perhaps one or more cows for milk, able to walk out in the morning to graze, while the family benefited from the convenience of having the source of some of their food immediately at hand. Thus, there is no conflict with Matthew 2:11 usually being translated as describing the Magi visiting the nativity in a "house," for that reason, allowing the likelihood of them visiting that same night to be quite reasonable. As for the Magi coming from Persia, that is quite reasonable, though it could have been Media, which was the historical habitat of Magi for generations,
probably descendants of Daniel or others associated with or familiar with him. They knew about the prophecies of "His star," and recognized that stellar event when it appeared, probably months before His birth, allowing them time to prepare and travel to Jerusalem, expecting, evidently, to find Him there, the capital. No one in Jerusalem was privy to these prophecies, apparently, from the responses of the Jewish authorities, or else they had lost any interest in watching the sky for such portents, but they knew about Malachi prophesying his birthplace. Jewish scholars have carefully examined and discussed all kinds of interpretations of the various number-related prophetic claims in the O.T., but they avoid applying these techniques to Daniel, since it points so clearly to His ministry, after being baptized by John, frustrating Satan and gathering disciples. Writings about Daniel's prophecies have consistently demonstrated his providing a very close prediction of exactly when the Christ would appear publicly.
After the visit of the magi Joseph took Mary and Jesus to Egypt
This had to be after Jesus was dedicated at the temple in Jerusalem.
My only question is why were they in Bethlehem and. not Nazareth? Did they stay there after Jesus was born or were they there visiting relatives?
They also did not find the child in Bethlehem, but in Nasareth, since the Bible tells us that Joseph and Mary after his presentation in the temple, which according to the law was on the 33d day of his life, took him with them to Nasareth. That was why the Star appeared again when they left Jerusalem
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I learned years ago that the wise men weren't in the manger, what's crazy is if you actually read the bible it is right there point blank the Magi sees them at a house and so many other fun facts. Crazy that for years we were taught just the opposite. Makes me wonder why they found it necessary to tell us something different. Recently learned that it also doesn't specifiy the number of magi, who decided it should be 3 - I've assumed that it was based on the 3 gifts mentioned. Thanks for your videos I truly enjoy you.
It's not about who the three wise men were. It's about the gifts they offered.
I concur with your thinking. I believe there could have been as many as several dozen Magi, each with his own servants and most likely a detachment of Idumaean Cavalry hired to protect their caravan. When they left the Mesopotamian Valley it would have been a notable event. I base my assumptions on several events that have been recorded in secular history when the Magi performed similar excursions. We do not know the calculations that had enabled the Magi to determine the time of the birth of our Lord. But history does record other such events surrounding this ability of the Magi. Seneca wrote of the Magi coming to Athens shortly after the death of Plato to mourn him and Cicero records a similar event of the Magi announcing the birth of Alexander the Great on the night that he was born. It is not hard to imagine that these Magi were believers in Jesus as the Jewish Messiah and the Son of God, for only a few centuries before there was a man amongst them who would have not rested until he had explained salvation to them - His name was Daniel.
God is so good knowing that Jesus would have to go to Egypt and the family would need money to live. The gifts could have lasted many years or well past when Mary was alone. I don’t think Jesus grew up dirt poor and starving.
Yeah it says after he was born is they came. He was a couple of years or something i heard. Is this right?
I was expecting you to mention that the magi likely knew there would come a Jewish messiah because they where descendants to those that was taught and worked under Daniel.
HalleluYAH
👍....good rendition of the facts of Yeshua's birth.
🎼 On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree 🎶
The Twelfth Day is the Epiphany, January 6, the observance of the arrival of the Wise Men of the East. In some countries the day of gift giving isn't Christmas but Epiphany. In England and elsewhere it was customary to give a gift on each of the Twelve Days. I like that custom because it stretches out the celebration. But then, I observe Advent as a period of spiritual preparation, not as a rushed period of partying 😇
My spirit longs to know these truths...while I fight with this flesh
Actually our changing calendars make it impossible to figure out the exact day of Christ's birth.
The winter solstice was arbitrarily selected and it served to Christianise the existing pagan practices.
Actually it does not matter...spiritually speaking.
The story of the Magi is a journey and transformation. Each day we should take the "life journey" of seeking Jesus, the creator of the universe, the son of God. When we take those steps, we will find our hearts and minds being "transformed" by his wisdom and love. This transformation will give us a more abundant life on Earth and prepare us for everlasting life in his presence.
Oh I hope to catch this live..work is hectic right now so I don’t know
Amen & Amen!
I wish i could remember where I was told...but I was told they were probably jews left in Babylon.
Here is another study regarding the three gifts. Tumeric (Cucumin) was called ‘gold’ because of its color in those days. This herb is very healing. Interesting. It was worth it weight in good also.
Thank you. Great insight! Could it also matter that the 'magi' came from the same region to which the Jews were exiled for seventy years during the time of Daniel, and the fact that not all Jews returned from that exile?
Majai met Jesus not in tiny village but in Jerusalem either on 8 or 9th day after circumcision. Soon after majai left Herod, the star led they to the house where Jesus was, which they have seen in the east. Because things should take place in fraction of seconds. Soon after majai met Jesus, three to Egypt, if majai are three, to east.