“What was the star of Bethlehem?”……Answer: The Star of Bethlehem is associated with the visit of the magi (wise men) from the East as recorded in Matthew 2:1-12. The text implies the Star appeared only to the magi in the East (the "East" most likely being the area of Persia, or modern-day Iran). There is […]

“What is the true meaning of Christmas?” 7 Creation Miracles of Christ ,The Jesus story as told by the Apostle John No star. No angels. No shepherds. No wise men. No mention of Bethlehem or Mary and Joseph. No compelling story of the babe in a manger. No genealogy of Jesus to introduce His birth. […]

“Why did the Magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus?”……Matthew 2 tells us that the magi, or wise men, travelled from the East in search of the Christ child. They inquired of King Herod where they might find Him, saying, 2 "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as […]

Who Were the Magi? Each year, as we approach the holiday season, our preparations for Christmas include revisiting the events surrounding the birth of Our Lord. Bethlehem, (1) the shepherds, and the angels are familiar to us all. But not much is generally known about the mysterious “Magi” who came to worship the infant Jesus. […]