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Matthew 2:1-2

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

• Jacob’s star (Num. 24:17)

“A star will come from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel.”

• The fallen star  (Is. 14:11-15)

“Shining morning star, how you have fallen from the heavens! You destroyer of nations, you have been cut down to the ground. You said to yourself, “I will ascend to the heavens; I will set up my throne above the stars of God. I will make myself like the Most High. But you will be brought down to Sheol into the deepest regions of the Pit.”

• The Star of Bethlehem (Matt. 2:1-2)

“wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star at its rising and have come to worship him.”

• The star in your heart (2 Pet. 1:16-21)

“We also have the prophetic word strongly confirmed, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”