A royal caravan, with military escort, arrives in Jerusalem. Magi, a religious ruling class from the East, request to see the one born King of the Jews.  Herod, who is suffering with an extreme bowel disorder, is threatened for he was not born King of the Jews.  He interviews the Magi and they speak of a star, and the Hebrew scholars point them to Bethlehem. In this episode, we cover the mysterious Magi, their visit, their gifts, their kingly presence and Herod's terrible reaction.  

Isaiah 60:1-6
Matthew 2:1-18
Psalm 8:2
Luke 19:40

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Episode 292: 4BC: The Visitation of the Magi

Message to Kings is a history podcast dedicated to telling a chronological Biblical history of man. The primary focus will be the Biblical events and characters of history supported with historical references and external events. Combining a story-telling style with an historical focus, Message to Kings strives to incorporate spiritual concepts, parallels, prophecies and practical applications from history to our world today. website: messagetokings.com

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Episode 292: 4BC: The Visitation of the Magi

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