The Magi are often treated as decorative figures in the Christmas story, but they were anything but symbolic. In this episode, I strip away the sentiment and examine who the Magi actually were, what writings they likely possessed, and why they recognized the birth of the Messiah while the religious leaders in Jerusalem did not. We walk through the prophecies of Balaam and Daniel that pointed Gentile scholars toward a Jewish King, the clear identification of Bethlehem in Micah, and the shocking reality that Israel’s leaders had the information but refused to act. The journey of the Magi exposes a deeper truth that still confronts us today. Truth is rarely rejected because it is hidden. It is rejected because obedience is costly.
