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In the book of Matthew chapter 2, I'll begin reading with verse one. I want to read these. You say,

well, I've heard this story, but I want you to notice and read it one more time. It's important.

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem and Judea of the days of Herod, the king,

behold, wise men from the east came in Jerusalem, saying, where is he who has been born king of the Jews?

For we have seen his star in the east and have come to worship him.

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled in Jerusalem with him.

And when he gathered all the chief priests and the scribes of the people together

he inquired of them where is Christ to be born and they said to him in Bethlehem of Judea

for it is written by the prophet but you Bethlehem the land of Judah are not the least among

the rulers of Judah for out the least among the rulers of Judah,

for out of you shall come a ruler,

who was shepherd my people, Israel.

Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men,

determined from them what time the star appeared.

And he sent them to Bethlehem to go search carefully for the young child and when you have found him bring back word to me that I may come and worship him also.

When they heard the king, they departed, listen, and behold the star.

There it is again.

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