In Matthew 2 we are introduced to the Magi (wise men) who journeyed from the east in search of the promised Messiah. It is believed that the Magi traveled from Babylon and that their caravan journey to Jerusalem would’ve taken a few months at the least. There is nowhere biblically mentioned that these Magi were kings, but they were certainly wealthy, studied and were likely astrologers (people who searched out and understood the stars). The Magi were not at the Manger, we discover in Scripture that they actually first meet Jesus at his childhood home. It is most popularly believed that he was between the ages of 1 and 2 when they present their gifts to the family.
The gifts are more than simple lavish presentations for Jesus, but they actually reflect Who Jesus is. The Gift receives gifts from the wise that reflect Who He is…Who He will become.
