Jesus' Home in Nazareth ~ Matthew 2

A thrilling behind the scenes look at Jesus's journey to His Home in Nazareth.

Why Did Jesus Live in Nazareth? Understanding Matthew 2:23

^"And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene." (Matthew 2:23)

The Wise Men's Worship: A Pivotal Moment in Jesus's Early Life

One of the most important events in the life of Christ is, "The Worship of the Wise men Matt 2:1-12 

~"O Come Let Us Adore Him" beautifully captures the Spirit of Worship that draws believers to behold Christ's humble beginnings in Nazareth. As you listen to this hymn, consider how the Holy Family's return from Egypt was no accident, but rather the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan woven throughout Scripture.

Jesus' Flight Into and Out of Egypt: Divine Protection and Prophetic Fulfillment

Another of the most important events is Jesus's flight into and out of Egypt.

"Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way." Matthew 2:12)

Divine Protection: God's Warning in Dreams

Five Dreams That Guided the Holy Family

Five dreams of divine guidance emphasize God's orchestration of these perilous events (1:20, 2:12,13,19,22)

"An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him." (Matthew 2:13)

Jesus's Flight to Egypt: Escaping Herod's Threat

"When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I called My Son."" (Matthew 2:14,15)

How Jesus Fulfilled Hosea's Prophecy: Out of Egypt I Called My Son

Understanding Typological Prophecy Fulfillment

This is the second fulfillment of prophecy recorded in Chapter 2. The first, in verse 6, is a direct fulfillment of Micah's prophecy about the birthplace of Jesus; this is a typological fulfillment. The prophecy quoted here, from Hosea 11:1, refers to the nation of Israel as God's Son coming out of Egypt in the Exodus.

Jesus as the True Israel: Messiah's Identity Revealed

Jesus is the genuine Son of God, and as Israel's Messiah is the true Israel (see John 15:1), Hallelujah! ; therefore, He gives fuller meaning to the prophecy Hosea 11:1.

 

As I am writing this blog post about Matthew 2, a Youtube Christmas Hymns and Carols video random song series is playing in the background, and "O come let us adore Him" is playing! That's God! You are amazing God! Thank you God! I praise and worship you God!