READ SCRIPTURE (Matthew 2:1-12)

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? for we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all teh chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to b e born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet."

REFLECT ON THE READING

What are the big themes you see that connect with your experience of God?
What themes don't connect with your experience of God?
What are you wondering as you bear witness to Jesus?

PRAY TOGETHER

Everlasting God, the radiance of all faithful people, you brought the nations to the brightness of your rising. Fill the world with your glory, and show yourself to all the world through him who is the true light and the bright morning star, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, on God, now and Forever. Amen.