Matthew 2:2

Wise Men Visit Jesus

¹ After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived unexpectedly in Jerusalem, ² saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” ³ When King Herod heard this, he was deeply disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

Bow Down to Him

King of the Jews

Star in the East

We Have Seen His Star

We Saw His Star

Numbers 24:17

I see him, but not now;
I perceive him, but not near.
A star will come from Jacob,
and a scepter will arise from Israel.
He will smash the forehead of Moab
and strike down all the Shethites.

Jeremiah 23:5

“The days are coming”—this is the Lord’s declaration—
“when I will raise up a Righteous Branch of David.
He will reign wisely as king
and administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!
Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem!
Look, your King is coming to you;
He is righteous and victorious,
humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

John 1:49

“Rabbi,” Nathanael replied, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

Isaiah 9:6-7

For a child will be born for us,
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

John 18:37

“You are a king then?” Pilate asked.

“You say that I’m a king,” Jesus replied. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.”

Psalm 2:6

“I have consecrated My King
on Zion, My holy mountain.”

Jeremiah 30:9

They will serve the Lord their God and I will raise up David their king for them.”

Matthew 27:11

Now Jesus stood before the governor. “Are You the King of the Jews?” the governor asked Him.

Jesus answered, “You have said it.”

Luke 19:38

The King who comes
in the name of the Lord
is the blessed One.
Peace in heaven
and glory in the highest heaven!

Luke 23:38

An inscription was above Him:

THIS IS

THE KING OF THE JEWS.

John 5:23

so that all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Anyone who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.

John 20:28

Thomas responded to Him, “My Lord and my God!”

Hebrews 1:6

When He again brings His firstborn into the world, He says, And all God’s angels must worship Him.

Revelation 22:16

“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to attest these things to you for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright Morning Star.”

Psalm 45:11

and the king will desire your beauty.
Bow down to him, for he is your lord.

Isaiah 32:1-2

Indeed, a king will reign righteously,
and rulers will rule justly.

Isaiah 60:3

Nations will come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your radiance.

Matthew 2:10-11

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed beyond measure.

Matthew 21:5

Tell Daughter Zion,
“Look, your King is coming to you,
gentle, and mounted on a donkey,
even on a colt,
the foal of a beast of burden.”

Luke 1:78-79

Because of our God’s merciful compassion,
the Dawn from on high will visit us

Luke 2:11

Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.

Luke 23:3

So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”

He answered him, “You have said it.”

John 9:38

“I believe, Lord!” he said, and he worshiped Him.

John 12:13

they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. They kept shouting: “Hosanna! He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One—the King of Israel!”

John 19:12-15

From that moment Pilate made every effort to release Him. But the Jews shouted, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!”

John 19:19

Pilate also had a sign lettered and put on the cross. The inscription was:

JESUS THE NAZARENE

THE KING OF THE JEWS.