Matthew 2:1-12 – THE SEARCH FOR MESSIAH
REQUEST – Vss. 1-3
The Wise Men came asking “Where is He that is born King of the Jews?”
RESEARCH – Vss. 4-6
Herod was troubled and researched to find any information he could. He learned of the prophecy of Micah 5:2.
REPORT – Vss. 7-8
Herod privately got the information to the Wise Men. His hope is that they would report back and that he would be able to kill the Lord Jesus.
REWARDS – Vss. 9-11
The rewards the Wise Men received for finding Jesus was actually seeing Him, worshipping Him, and sharing with Him.