The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 2 - Part 2
In this episode of Know Your Faith, Father Michael discusses the story of the flight to Egypt. After the Magi visit Jesus, an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream and tells him to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt. Herod, the king of Judea, is afraid of Jesus and wants to kill him. Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt and stay there until Herod dies.
Notes
- After the Magi visit Jesus, an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream and tells him to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt
- Herod, the king of Judea, is afraid of Jesus and wants to kill him. Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt and stay there until Herod dies.
- Joseph and Mary obey the angel of the Lord even though it is difficult and dangerous. They trust that God will protect them and their son.
- Chapter 2 of the Gospel of Matthew shows that God is in control of history. Even though Herod tries to kill Jesus, God protects Jesus and ensures that he will grow up to fulfill his mission.