I don't think anyone will ever accuse me of being a motivated go-getter. I have missed a couple days, but oh well, as Cornelius Robinson says, "Keep moving forward!"
Matthew 2
I've always wondered why Herod didn't go with the Magi, or at least send a delegation along. Jerusalem wasn't that far from Bethlehem, it shouldn't have been a big deal. It's interesting that "all of Jerusalem" was in a tizzy to hear that the "King of the Jews" had been born. I can understand that Herod would be concerned, but you would think everyone else would be excited or something. Jesus could barely walk and talk at thia point, yet He was already encountering opposition and animosity. It makes me think that even before He started His ministry there were already people ready to oppose Him no matter what.
I notice the abundance of OT references so far in Matthew. Mark didn't do it so often, and I don't think John did as much either. It's obvious that Matthew has an audience in mind that is concerned with, or at least interested in these things. I wonder what things he assumes we will know, and what things he will make an effort to point out.
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