Matthew Chapter 2 Discussion Page 5

About a month or so ago there were a few people trying to talk about this chapter. And as usually happens, I've noticed; one person says one thing, someone answers or corrects, and the one is offended, and gets unfriendly. Then everyone drops out of the conversation and goes to start the same thing over another passage of Scripture! What happened to "Blessed are the poor in spirit.. the meek..etc?

Verse 7 possibly indicates why Herod considered the two year timeframe. That may have been the time in which the Magi first saw His star and their arrival.

herod had not heard from the wise men in at least 2 yrs from time he sent them out to seek jesus. so he went from that timeline

Irene, I read the whole chapter,V16"slew all the children,from 2yrs.old and younger"Why do you think"and younger"is there?No where does this verse say he was 2.If scripture doesn't say he was 2,neither should you.( Proverbs 30:6, Tim.3:16, , 2 Peter 1:20, Zephaniah 3:20.
Rebuke from a friend is better than a kiss from an enemy. I contend for God's truth.

Irene; cont... Looking back on the history of Israel in the Bible, shows the reason for their contempt of the faith of Christ through the ages; as it was ever the thing they stumbled at, that they were not allowed to follow the gods of the heathen, or do their abominations. So God took some from the very place of that evil's nativity, to show Israel AGAIN the Supreme power of His will over all!

Irene; the word in the Greek; (Magi); actually is, "Persian Astrologers." What I think is so interesting, is how God can speak to a totally lost people, and bring them to seek Jesus; and that He will be able eventually to fill the whole world with the knowledge of God, as the waters cover the sea. The practice of astrology was one of the evil imaginations from the days of the building of Babel.

LU2677 - 2 yrs. old, V. 16. Now, I KNOW you r. going to 'talk' to me about this; you will not agree with me about what this verse says, but -I don't care. You believe God's word your way; I believe it mine. If you have noticed - I have Never tried to sway you from your belief; please do me the same favor, Thank-you.

Bruce, Is your reply an answer to my question? I want to know where scripture says he was 2. She said he was 2.

How do you Know He is not 2yrs?

How do you know he was 2 yrs. old?

Bee, 12 26 15 - the wise men came from Persia, which is east of Israel. Persia was noted for it's astronomers not astrologers , i.e. they were 'wise' men. Nor does the scripture say they were 'kings'. AND - they saw Jesus in a house at 2 yrs. old, not the stable.

Amen Gene; v. 1 - blessed be the name of the Lord - Jesus!!

Blessed be the name of the Lord

Comment* FOR sure am just asuming and during that time young peaple died for the sake of jesus but again jesus died for us to have life in internity

This is a quote from a comment of 12-25-14. "The gifts were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This means that Jesus was not poor as people make Him. He was rich."
I imagine the Lord 'provided' so the family would have traveling money to Egypt. Jesus was God, so therefore had created all the world's riches and had need of nothing of this world - except souls. cont.

It is amazing how Joseph never question God but obeyed Him... Today people will find a hundred reasons not to obey God... Sad

Although Herod knew it was Christ that was born king according to the holy scriptures, yet he stood to fight against God. This shows that there are powers so rebellious that will rise against God and His program for our lives. Nevertheless, He is strong and mighty to save and to deliver. All we have to do is surrender totally to His eternal will and walk with Him by faith, trusting Him

This is a amazing story

The devil job is to try to steal kill and destroy. But God is still n controll regardless. prophecy must b fufilled

3/2/16,Linda:God knows beginning to end.What will happen to everyone and everything in creation,every moment. Nobody is going to be a threat in Herod kingdom! Not even a baby!Kill them all! No one will be king but me.
If we don't pray for help,we get? Jesus prayed to the Father for us John17:20-21,Fathers will Mark14:36,have not--we ask not James 4:2
You have not because you ask not James 4:2

jesus is my sheppard

I believe in the word of Mathew n feel that the prophies had been fullfilled Amen I read and feel burdened by the death n law of male children. My question is how long Herold slaughtered these innocent babies? Was it truly rigbteous to obey act of murder..Did God give power to unrighteous men? Because of sinners in a land with no law?

This is a very clear chapter did Joseph ever wonder about these moves being as though he was a carpet ender and his business had to move with him also this had to be tough but he still obeyed the Lord. Amazing.

Thank you Lord!

To Keith Cole on Matt. ch. 2 -- that was truly beautiful, Keith

There is extreme power in the spoken words of a spirit filled God severing Person of faith. Don't be afraid to hold God to his word. He spoke this world into existance ' make no mistake about it you have the power and authority in the name of Jesus to control the direction of your life if you make sure it is in line with his will and hold him to his word . Use that power to change the world.

there is the need to always be in tune with God for His direction. Can we imagine what we loose when we miss God's voice that gives direction? God help us to always seek Him.

The cup of wrath that Christ was praying to be taken away was the cup that will be poured at the end. There will be many who have sat in churches all their lives but will be caught in shame and wanting to hide in the mountains because they got caught worshiping the false messiah antichrist. They went for the first Christ and said we are a widow no longer and think their husband has returned.

Linda, I know the bible says God's ways are pass finding out. Pr. 3:5 says trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on your own understanding. Jesus said in Lk 22:42 concerning his crucifixion asking God to take that cup away but nevertheless not my will but thy will be done. Herod is the evil doer here but we know faithfully that all things work together for our good Ro. 8:28.

Linda, God is righteous.What Herod did in his anger was wicked;murder of innocent children.
Everything that happens is under the umbrella of Romans 11:33, but God tells his children to come boldly before the thrown and make prayer requests, prayers that are according to his will, he will hear.Praying for restoration is done in faith because God shows compassion and mercy.Trust in his mercy.