Epiphany (The Visit of the Magi )

There is much about the birth of Jesus that we don’t know and/or tend to accept without question. One is the visit of the “Three wise men”. These magi are shown to be in the stable where Jesus lay right after His birth in most Nativity scenes. Let’s look at that: Read Mathew 2, verse 11.


New American Standard version:  After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him.

Consider that these kings, or magi would need to travel a great distance to meet Jesus The Christ. Note that Mathew states that the magi came into the house. The house, not the stable.

It is believed by some that Jesus might have been several days or weeks to as much as two years old. Whatever the case, The magi were not in the stable and did not see Him in a manger.

If you find this hard to believe, ask your self why King Herod ordered the slaughter of children 2 and under.
