January 7, 2025
Epiphany - Part 2
Matthew 2:3-6
01/07/2025
3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled,
and all Jerusalem with him;
4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes
of the people, he inquired of them where the
Christ was to be born.
5 They told him, ``In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it
is written by the prophet:
6 `And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are
by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for
from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my
people Israel.''' (ESV)
Yesterday, the Feast of the Epiphany, we began the story of
the Magi who sought Jesus. Where else would you go to seek the
King of the Jews but the capitol city, Jerusalem? That is where
the Wise Men asked, ``Where is He who is born the King of the
Jews?"
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and
all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief
priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them
where the Christ was to be born. They told him, ``In
Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the
prophet: `And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for
from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people
Israel.'''
The prophet Micah had clearly foretold the birth of the one
for whom the Wise Men were seeking. For years the chief priests
and scribes had known this prophecy, which had now come true.
We also can trust the Word of God to show us the truth where
we find our Savior, Jesus Christ. Only the Bible tells us of
God's rich grace, love, and mercy.
May our Lord grant that you find the Redeemer as you hear
His Word. Amen.