Who Were the Magi? (Matthew 2)

[Who Were the Magi, and Why Did They Worship Jesus? (Matthew 2)]( Dan Doriani Popular Christian images of the magi clash with Matthew’s account. The magi were counselors, not kings, and while they bore three gifts, their number (unstated) was large enough to cause a stir in Jerusalem. [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [The Crushing Obligation to Keep Doing More and More]( Kevin DeYoung [Endure Suffering with Patience until Jesus Returns]( Nancy Guthrie [10 Key Bible Verses on Angels]( Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer 50% OFF [Be Thou My Vision]( [A Liturgy for Daily Worship]( Designed to be read in 15–20 minutes a day, this liturgical devotional guide will give readers focus and purpose in their daily quiet time while pointing them to Christ. This gift edition features a timeless TruTone cover. Regular Price: $32.99 [Crossway+: $16.49]( [Browse the full 2022 Christmas Gift Guide]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( [“Lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust.”]( [—Mark Vroegop]( on what lament is One Million Bibles Campaign Help Provide God’s Word Where It’s Needed Most “I have seen the importance of my church members having their own Bibles, because anytime I start preaching I use the Bible. They turn with me to the passage of Scripture we are studying, and they can see it for themselves. This shows me that access to the Bible is so important for my church members to have.” —Pastor Dennis Shoppere, Living Hope Ministries International, Eitii, Kenya [Learn More]( Featured Video [3 Simple Steps for Growing in Godliness]( 3 Simple Steps for Growing in Godliness Lindsey Carlson How do you take responsibility for your growth in godliness? Read the Bible. The Bible is the best way to understand how to grow in godliness; familiarize yourself with God’s word. [Watch Now]( “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” [—John 1:29]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](