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Re: Gleanings from the "Gospels" [message #10733 is a reply to message #10732] Tue, 14 January 2014 16:29 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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james wrote on Tue, 14 January 2014 10:40

Gary wrote on Sun, 12 January 2014 04:33


I will try to make an attempt here to explain. The three wise men are only found in Matthews gospel. We know they came from the East and from another country.



I have always thought there were three wise men, BUT, I can't find where The Bible records the number of wise men, not in Matthew or Luke (he doesn't mention the wise men at all.) It tells us that there were three 'gifts' brought unto Jesus, gold, frankincense, and myrrh...but not how 'many' wise men there were that came from the east.
I have never questioned it (the assumption that there were three) nor noticed it....but a brother who enjoys reading on OO (but not posting) noticed it and sent a gentle correction. So I guess this proves that, no, we sure don't know and understand everything. (just in case anyone thought we did.....think we knew and understood everything.) Smile




Well another eye opener to say the least. I'll have to go back and look at that scripture but I'm not questioning what your saying but want to take a good look here. I realized they were not at the manger scene but assumed there was three, like everyone else I guess.

That brings up the thought again; How many things have we been taught that is ingrained in our thinking?
This is very good and was glad you shared it.

Gary




 
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