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Matthew 2:1-12
1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod, the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,
2"Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him."
3When Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
4Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.
5They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written through the prophet,
6`You Bethlehem, land of Judah, Are in no way least among the princes of Judah: For out of you shall come forth a governor, Who shall shepherd my people, Israel`".
7Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
8He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, "Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him."
9They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.
10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.
11They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
12Being warned in a dream that they shouldn`t return to Herod, they went back to their own country another way.
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Matthew 2:1-12 calls the community to visible discipleship—Jesus’ way embodied, not merely admired—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 encourages small-faithfulness: the peaceable way is quiet, steady, and strong—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 refuses a private discipleship; obedience must be visible—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 expects God to act now—the Spirit empowers witness with holiness and power—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.
Matthew 2:1-12 challenges powerless religion—if nothing ever changes, what are we calling “Spirit-filled”?—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 points beyond itself to the person and work of Jesus—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 comforts us with Christ: not a concept, but a Savior who draws near.
Matthew 2:1-12 exposes vague spirituality; only Christ saves—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 calls us into theosis—healing, communion, and transformation into Christ’s likeness—today, not someday.
In Matthew 2:1-12, Christ meets us as Physician, tending wounds we can’t name—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 confronts our distractions—without watchfulness, we lose our souls by inches—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 declares that oppression is not permanent when God is present—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 offers holy endurance: God gives strength for the long road and joy for the weary.
Matthew 2:1-12 calls out quiet compromise—silence in suffering is not neutral—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 invites ordered love—right worship that spills into right living—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 offers a prayer-shaped life: grace received in worship, carried into ordinary days—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 confronts performative piety; liturgy without love is still empty—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 calls for personal faith—repent, believe, and follow Jesus with a clear conscience—today, not someday.
In Matthew 2:1-12, the text presses one question: will we trust God’s Word and live it?
Matthew 2:1-12 exposes cheap belief—saving faith produces obedience—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 shows that God’s power is for love, not spectacle—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 invites a living faith—God still speaks comfort and courage—today, not someday.
Matthew 2:1-12 exposes control; the Spirit will not be reduced to a brand—today, not someday.