203 Star Watchers Find Jesus

Jul 15, 2026

This document recounts the biblical story of the star watchers, also known as the wise men, who traveled from the east to find the newborn King of the Jews. The narrative, based on Matthew 2, details their journey, their inquiry in Jerusalem, and King Herod's troubled reaction. It highlights the prophecy concerning the Messiah's birthplace in Bethlehem and the guidance provided by a star. The wise men's subsequent joyful journey to Bethlehem and their finding of the child are central to the story. This adaptation includes copyright information for the text, story, and images, specifying the terms of use under Creative Commons licenses. The images are attributed to Jim Padgett and adapted by SIL Global, with the story and music copyrighted by SIL Global. The document cites biblical verses from Matthew and Micah to support the narrative.

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CategoryReligion & Spirituality

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203 Star Watchers Find Jesus

Matthew 2

FAQs

Who were the star watchers and why did they travel?

The star watchers, also referred to as wise men, traveled from a faraway country in the east because they saw a star rise in the sky, indicating the birth of the newborn king of the Jews, and they wished to worship him.

How did King Herod react to the news of the newborn king?

Upon hearing about the newborn king of the Jews, King Herod became very troubled and consulted the ruling priests and Jewish law experts to determine where the Messiah would be born.

According to prophecy, where was the Messiah to be born?

The ruling priests and Jewish law experts informed King Herod that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, citing the prophet Micah who wrote that a ruler would come from Bethlehem.

Jul 15, 2026

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