Memory Verse
"When the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship." Galatians 4:4-5

Lesson
The wise men were magi. Their study of the stars led them to Judea to find and worship Jesus, the newborn King. Before they found Jesus, though, the wise men met King Herod. God had promised the Jewish people a new king—one who would save them from their enemies.
King Herod was not that king. Imagine how he felt when he heard about
a new king in town.
The wise men asked him, “Where is he who has been born king of the
Jews?” (Matt. 2:2) The wise men unintentionally challenged Herod’s
reign. Not only was Herod not a full Jew, he was not a descendant of King
David. Herod was deeply disturbed by the news that this child had the
birthright of being king.
As Herod’s fury grew, he gathered his chief priests and scribes to determine where Jesus had been born. Then he lied to the wise men: “When you find him, report back to me so that I too can go and worship him” (Matt. 2:8).
What deceitfulness! The truth was, Herod did not want to worship Jesus
at all; he wanted to kill Him!
The wise men continued on their journey and found Jesus. Jesus may
have been about two years old when the magi found Him and worshiped
Him.

Apply the Lesson
How did the wise men know about Jesus' birth? (See Matthews 2:1-2)
How did the wise men show their respect for Jesus?
How can your family worship Jesus together?