Matthew 2:14Departed into Egypt.I. The natural seed of Israel, as called out of Egypt.II. The divine seed, the man Christ Jesus.III. The chosen seed that shall be brought out of Egypt. (C. H. Spurgeon.) read more
Matthew 2:16Slew all the children. The holy innocentsThe narrative presents sharp contrasts of character and history.I. Christ the terror of the tyrant even when a helpless babe.II. The tyrant’s utmost endeavours are all in vain against the child.III. Our richest blessings are often baptized with blood.IV. The children of Bethlehem were unconscious martyrs for Christ.V. The holy innocents died for Christ’s sake. (S. Mease, D. D.)I. How strongly the scene of our Lord’s nativity was guarded.1.... read more
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Ver. 1. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem ] The house of bread, that bread of life that came down from heaven, John 6:50 , and dwelt among us in this city of David, otherwise called Ephrata, that is, fruit bearing; and situated (they say) in the very navel and centre of the earth, because in him all nations should be blessed: here was Jesus born, by mere... read more
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. Ver. 2. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? ] As presupposing a common notice. But the "kingdom of God cometh not by observation," Luke 17:21 , neither is it of this world. Christ is somewhat an obscure King here, as Melchisedec was; and his kingdom consists in righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, which the stranger worldling meddles not with,... read more
3 When Herod the king had heard these things , he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Ver. 3. When Herod the King heard these things he was troubled ] At that wherein the sages and shepherds rejoiced. It is fair weather with the saints when foulest with the wicked. Abraham stands upon the hill, and seeth the smoke of the cities ascend like a furnace. "Behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed: my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of... read more
4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. Ver. 4. And when he had gathered all the chief priests ] The true picture of Popish councils, who propound grave questions as this was, Where Christ should be born? and pretend to worship Christ, but intend to worry him: the Council of Trent was carried, against the simplicity of Christ, with such infinite guile and craft, as that themselves will even smile in... read more
5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, Ver. 5. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem ] Lo, how readily and roundly, out of the Scriptures, they could answer to this capital question; giving such signs of the Messias as did evidently agree to Jesus Christ. Yet were they for their obstinace so infatuated, that when God showed them the man to whom their own signs agree, they cannot allow him. Unless the Lord give a mind as well as means, sight as... read more
6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Ver. 6. And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least ] "Thou art the least," saith Micah, Micah 5:2 , via in comparison of greater cities, yet "not the least," saith Matthew, because "out of thee shall come a Governor," &c. In Scripture, the place of holy men’s birth is remembered and registered: God loves the very... read more
7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. Ver. 7. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently ] a The children of this world are wise in their generation, but so are serpents, foxes, &c., to the which the Church’s enemies are often compared, He thought by this means to have made all sure, but in the thing wherein he dealt proudly and politically, God was above them, as old Jethro... read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:13
Matthew 2:13Flee into Egypt.The duty of parents to their childrenI. Childhood is exposed to imminent dangers. “Herod sought the young child’s life.” Evil is never so active or persistent as when it seeks the ruin of the young.II. On what conditions the safety of childhood depends.1. The first of these is parental love. See the love and fidelity of Joseph and Mary. Nothing more natural than that parental love should seek at any cost the safety of a child.2. Parental love wisely directed. The... read more