Catholic Doctrine Bible Study Session 7 - Matthew 2
Nov 11, 2021
21:28
Key Points:
- Matthew seeks to show the connection between Jesus and Moses and David through 4 Old Testament quotations in this Chapter alone.
- The gifts of the Magi reflect Jesus’ Role as King (gold), Priest (frankincense), and Sacrifice (myrrh).
- Again, though Matthew’s and Luke’ account of Jesus’ birth and first visitors are quite different, they are not contradictory.
- The Magi travelled far and risked much to find Jesus. How passionate is your search to know Jesus?
- OT Joseph’s dreams , as with NT Joseph’s dreams, ultimately resulted in a trip to Egypt, where his people were ultimately saved.
- The Holy Family’s refugee status may cause us to contemplate and soften our hearts towards potential refugee immigrants in our own country.
- The horrible slaughter of the innocents in Mt. 2 reminds us of the slaughter of countless millions through the sin of abortion, and that we must work and pray to end this awful practice.