The Visit of the Wise Men of the East to Christ
C. Bradley, M. A. Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, I. THE DESCRIPTION AFFORDED OF THESE VISITANTS AT BETHLEHEM 1. The power of God over the human mind. 2. A fulfilment of prophecy. II. THE STAR WHICH CONDUCTED THESE WISE MEN TO CHRIST. 1. The condescension of God — He often meets man in man's own paths. 2. The greatness of God — He often puts much honour on Christ by the means which He makes use of to lead sinners to Him. 3. The compassion and care of God — He adapts His guidance to our needs. III. THE CONDUCT OF THESE MEN. 1. Their faith. 2. The moral greatness they exhibited. 3. Their devotedness to Christ. (C. Bradley, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, WEB: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,