As an American tradition, we tell the Christmas story and end the story with the visit of the Magi. That is not the end of the story. A horrific event takes place told by the prophets of old. Our text today is Matthew 2:1-23.

There is also a reading from page 255 in the Hymnal, Epiphany. The affirmation of faith is on page 881, The Apostles’ Creed.

Additional verses mentioned: Exodus 30:34–38, Exodus 30:22-33, Gen 1:14, Rev 12:1 and Ex 1:15-16.