C.R.P. Day 276 - Matthew 2

Jesus born in Bethlehem and the wise man came to Herod the king to determine where the child was which was proclaim him “King of the Jews”; Herod gathered his scribes and priests to to be told where Jesus was born; Herod secretly called to the wise men asking them to search for the child and then come and tell him where the child was so he could “worship” Him also. The wise men found the child fell down, worshiped him and presented Him with gifts gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The departed and returned to their own country another way. Joseph is warned by God, through an angel, in a dream to take the child and Mary to Egypt until Herod’s death; Herod orders all male children 2 years and younger to be killed; An angel appears to Joseph and tells him that he can return for Herod is dead, but he Herod’s son Archelaus ruled instead Joseph went to Nazareth instead fulfilling another prophecy.