The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Matthew 2:1-2, “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2’Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east, and have come to worship Him,’”

The magi were a group of philosophers, astrologers, scientists, counselors and such like. (Note, too, that astrologers are quite different from astronomiers. Astrology is a mystical religion. Astronomy is a science

of the stars.) The statement, “…we saw His star in the east…” should be read as, “We, in the east, saw His star,” because the magi were from the east and went westward following the star.

The magi were probably a dozen or so in number. Robbery was common in those days, and were only three men the entire company, they would be taking a severe risk. The thought that there were only three magi in the group is an assumption from the fact that they brought three gifts, gold, frankensence and myrrh, to the Christ Child.

But, how did the magi know that the star they saw would lead them to Jesus? How did they even know there

would be a Child born in Bethlehem? Remember Daniel? Nebuchadnezzar was King of Babylon when he

captured Judea and took captives. Daniel and his three friends were among the captives. Daniel knew the

prophecies of the Messiah’s Coming. As open and outspoken as he was about his faith, is it not likely that

the magi learned of the Messiah’s birth from him?

All of this (and much, much more!) should encourage us to witness openly and forcefully in love to those who have yet to hear of the marvellous “Coming” of Jesus the Messiah. When we discover anything that works better than what we’ve used before, we want to share it with others. What discovery is greater than that of our LORD Jesus Christ? Now that you know, you know what to do. God bless you abundantly!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”