Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 3

Founding Word

Magi suddenly appear into Israel and shake up the whole kingdom, including King Herod. We examine the significance of the gifts they gave to Jesus and then we fast-forward to Jesus at age 12, covering his 1st confrontation with religious leaders.

SESSION NOTES

I. The Awesome Irony Of Jesus' Dedication. Luke 2:21-24 II. The Surprise Encounter And Prophecy Of Simeon In The Temple. Luke 2:25-35 III. The Encounter And Testimony Of Anna In The Temple. Luke 2:36-39 IV. The Politics Of Israel During The Reign Of Herod & The Troubling And Sudden Disturbance Of The Magi. Matthew 2:1-3 V. King Herod Asks The Contemporary Bible Scholars Of His Day Where The Messiah Was Prophesied To Be Born. A. Matthew 2:4-6 B. Micah 5:2 VI. Herod Attempts To Manipulate The Magi. Matthew 2:7-8 VII. The Supernatural Physics Of "The Star" Over Bethlehem. Matthew 2:9-10 VIII. The Significance Of Gold, Frankincense And Myrrh. A. Matthew 2:11 B. Isaiah 60:1-22 IX. The Magi Heed A Divine Warning To Not Report Back To Herod. Matthew 2:12 X. Joseph, Mary & Jesus Flee To Egypt Upon An Angel's Warning Of Herod's Attempts To Kill Their Son. Matthew 2:13-15 XI. Herod Orders The Death Of All Male Children In Bethlehem Who Are 2 Years Of Age Or Younger. A. Matthew 2:16-18 B. Jeremiah 31:15 XII. After Herod Dies, Joseph, Mary & Jesus Return From Egypt Into Nazareth Of Galilee. A. Matthew 2:19-23 B. Isaiah 11:1 C. Isaiah 49:7 D. Isaiah 53:3 E. John 1:46 XIII. The Childhood Of Jesus: Strong In Spirit & Filled With Wisdom. Luke 2:39-40 XIV. The Passover Feast That Jesus Attended At Age 12. Luke 2:41-52 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.