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1 | Why did it take the wise men so long... | NT general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 27713 | ||
Greetings AshestoBeauty! I'm still just guessing, but many believe that Daniel may have educated many in Persia about the coming Messiah. It may simply be that when they saw the "star" appear that they began to investigate and recalled the teachings of Daniel about the coming Messiah. Putting two and two together, they came up with four - which the Jews weren't able to do! :-) This is my best guess! I don't think that the star really had anything to do with it other than alerting them that something unusual was happening. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Why did it take the wise men so long... | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 27717 | ||
ashestobeauty and Tim ... Several points to consider -the magi weren't under Roman rule -they may of learned about prophecy handed down by Daniel (as Tim said) -the magi probably rode Persian steeds and had troop support -Herod's army may been out of town -they may of wanted to put another thorn in the Herod's side by declaring Him "King of the Jews" -Herod was crazy, so killing children less than two may of been overkill Therefore I don't think there was a delay of leaving or the trip. I also think they knew exactly when He would of been born. They got there soon after the purification on day 40. Searcher |
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3 | Day of Purification? | NT general Archive 1 | ashestobeauty | 27736 | ||
They rode on Persian steeds!? All the manger scenes I've ever seen have camels in them! I've been deceived all this time :o) (Of course they shouldn't even be in the manger scene but I won't open that can of worms.) What do you mean by Purification on day 40? (I must confess, I am not a theologian and have very little background in that aspect of my bible knowledge.) |
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4 | Day of Purification? | NT general Archive 1 | hotrod_ragtop | 27760 | ||
Scripture reference? I didn't find it. | ||||||
5 | Day of Purification? | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 27764 | ||
Scripture ... Luke 2:22; Lev 12:1-4 ... hotrod_ragtop, these are the passages on the purification. The Persian steeds are another school of thought. S |
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