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The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:6

Matthew 2:6A Governor.Messiah’s governmentI. The character of the Governor,1. His dignity (Romans 9:5; Colossians 2:9; Jeremiah 33:6; Isaiah 45:18; Isaiah 45:24; Romans 14:11-12; John 1:1, and others). Suitably sustained by His attributes.2. His condescension (Philippians 2:5-8).3. His fidelity-to Him by whom He was appointed (Matthew 22:37-38; Matthew 5:17-19; Luke 2:49; Matthew 3:15; John 4:31-34); to them for whom He was appointed (John 16:12-13; John 16:33; Ephesians 4:7-13; Luke 12:50;... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:7

Matthew 2:7Search diligently.I. Wicked men often cloak their evil designs under the appearance of religion. They attempt to deceive those who are really good, and to make them suppose that they have the same design. But God cannot be deceived, and He will bring them to punishment.II. Wicked men often make use of the PIOUS to advance their evil purposes. Men like Herod will stop at nothing if they can carry their ends. They endeavour to deceive the simple, allure the unsuspecting, and to beguile... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:11

Matthew 2:11Worshipped Him-Gold and frankincense and myrrh. Action, Prayer, SorrowI. Gold may be taken as representing our substance, our goods, our material wealth. All work, all material, have their worth in gold. This oblation, represents the efficiency of that which is external to us, and can be detached from us.II. The frankincense is a substance which, once kindled, sends up sweet clouds to the sky it is the symbol of religious thought directing itself lovingly and longingly towards God.... read more

Joseph Exell

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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:14

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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:16

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

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:1

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

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:2

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

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:3

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

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:4

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

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:6

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:7

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:11

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:13

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:14

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:16

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:1

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:2

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:3

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 2:4

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