Visitation of the Shepherd

Welcome to class, we will be talking about the shepherd visitation. Just take your time to follow the lesson. Enjoy the lesson.

Three wise men from the east came to Jerusalem to see the baby Jesus because they saw his star from afar off. They did not know the exact location, and they went to King Herod to enquire whether he will know his location. King Herod did not know but felt threatened because the three wise men referred to Jesus as the king of the Jew. King Herod became interested in the baby Jesus and instructed the three wise men to give him information when they have found the child. When the three wise men found the baby Jesus, they gave him three gifts; Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. They returned to their homes through another way as instructed by God.

God protected our Lord Jesus after his birth in two ways:

  • God appeared to the three wise men in a dream not to return to Herod because if they go back to him, he will send people to kill the baby Jesus. Because the three wise men did not go back to Herod, he sent his soldier to go and kill all male children in Bethlehem and its surroundings from two years and under.
  • For the second time, God protected the lord Jesus from death by appearing to joseph in a dream to warn him to take the baby Jesus and his mother to Egypt till king Herod died.

Quiz

  1. Mention the three gifts the shepherd presented to Jesus.
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