A Dream into Exile (Matthew 2:13-18)

The Magi leave, without going back to Herod - as they were warned in a dream. But Herod is not going to let this go - he will remove any and all real or perceived threats to his power. So Joseph is told in a dream what to do and where to go. Again, Joseph responds to the Lord's instruction with obedience and faith. Again, Matthew paints a portrait of what it means to be a disciple.