The wise men did ask for directions. Here’s part of what it says in the Bible (from Matthew 2:2): After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the One having been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
[Notes: The bible does not say there were three wise men – it mentions that they brought and presented three gifts (gold, frankincense, and myrrh). The names (Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar) are also not biblical.]
Very observant. The Magi also weren’t at the birth. When the Magi arrived, the family was in a house and the wording was reflected that Jesus was now a young child and not an infant as in the account of angels appearing to the shepherds. Another point is Herod had all the young boys under two years of age killed. So many people have this so very wrong.
What would have happened if it had been three Wise Women instead of three Wise Men? They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought practical gifts, andthere would be peace on earth.But what they would have said when they left…? “Did you see the sandals Mary was wearing with that gown?” “That baby doesn’t look anything like Joseph!” “Can you believe that they let all of those disgusting animals in the house?” “I heard that Joseph isn’t even working right now!” “And that donkey that they are riding has seen better days too!” “Want to bet on how long it will take until you get your casserole dish back?”
They got there late and brought impractical gifts for an infant. Yeah, really wise! Three Wise Women would have asked for directions, got there on time and brought useful gifts.
With Ziggy there, I’m guessing this is not taking place 2,000 years ago. These guys are actors (method actors, obviously) on the way to perform in the local Christmas pageant.
The Duke 9 months ago
What no GPS?
Botulism Bob 9 months ago
Ziggy will hand them his cell phone. And they will still be stumped!
Yakety Sax 9 months ago
They just need to follow the star.
https://www.youtube.Com/watch?v=WGl8S3B2bWs
Jml58 9 months ago
And not a virgin in sight.
Mediatech 9 months ago
Hello. Big star showing the way.
Doug K 9 months ago
The wise men did ask for directions. Here’s part of what it says in the Bible (from Matthew 2:2): After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the One having been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
[Notes: The bible does not say there were three wise men – it mentions that they brought and presented three gifts (gold, frankincense, and myrrh). The names (Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar) are also not biblical.]
dap1004 9 months ago
Very observant. The Magi also weren’t at the birth. When the Magi arrived, the family was in a house and the wording was reflected that Jesus was now a young child and not an infant as in the account of angels appearing to the shepherds. Another point is Herod had all the young boys under two years of age killed. So many people have this so very wrong.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 9 months ago
What would have happened if it had been three Wise Women instead of three Wise Men? They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought practical gifts, andthere would be peace on earth.But what they would have said when they left…? “Did you see the sandals Mary was wearing with that gown?” “That baby doesn’t look anything like Joseph!” “Can you believe that they let all of those disgusting animals in the house?” “I heard that Joseph isn’t even working right now!” “And that donkey that they are riding has seen better days too!” “Want to bet on how long it will take until you get your casserole dish back?”
locake 9 months ago
They got there late and brought impractical gifts for an infant. Yeah, really wise! Three Wise Women would have asked for directions, got there on time and brought useful gifts.
datrip12 9 months ago
In Jesus’ day, there were no such things as pcs and gpses. The only guide the three wise men had in finding the baby Jesus was the Star of Bethlehem!
tcayer 9 months ago
Ziggy has time-travelled?!
johnaapc 9 months ago
Often wondered why in most depictions, they are holding shepard hooks, they are wisemen, not shepards
PlatudimusAtom Premium Member 9 months ago
Then they’d look like the really wise men they’re supposed to be.
C wolfe 9 months ago
It is a wise man who knows when he does not know the answer, but it is the expert who claims to know all the answers.
Bobbers Premium Member 9 months ago
My wife tells me that it IS a wise man who asks for directions.
Snolep 9 months ago
Maybe they were just “wiseguys.” Lost in translation.
norphos 9 months ago
Um, they had the STAR!
paullp Premium Member 9 months ago
With Ziggy there, I’m guessing this is not taking place 2,000 years ago. These guys are actors (method actors, obviously) on the way to perform in the local Christmas pageant.
eced52 9 months ago
Maybe that’s why it took them two years to find Jesus.