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Epiphany - the journey #1 - Coggle Diagram
Epiphany - the journey #1
Display Nativity scene
Where 3 wise men?
1295 km away
Ezra - 4 months
Iran/Iraq (Babylon)
Astronomers /astrologers
Scientists
'Follow the science'
Embark on significant project
James Webb space telescope
Unfurling - Transformer
$10bn
3? Trad - not scripture
Not that big - but probably a caravan of wise men and support staff - a diplomatic mission? (50+)
Prince Ali?
Planning
Appropriate gifts
Supplies etc
Had no option than to go to Herod
Herod 'and all Jerusalem' afraid
Destabilising?
(pax romana)
Advisors look up ancient texts (Micah)
Send wise men - can't be bothered to take short journey
Wise men went on 'with great joy' - 'fell down and worshipped him'
Journey's end?
No - new route home
Gave gifts
Journeys
Not all journeys are physical
Strictly or x-factor 'I've been on a journey'
Examples from cong
Wise men on physical and scientific journeys
Also emotional (joy)
Spiritual (worshipped)