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The story of the Magi teaches us that when we meet Jesus our past comes into focus, our present shifts perspective, and our future gains direction.

Scriptures:

Psalm 84

Jeremiah 31.7-14

Ephesians 1.3-19

Matthew 2.1-12

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The story of the Magi teaches us that when we meet Jesus our past comes into focus, our present shifts perspective, and our future gains direction.

Scriptures:

Psalm 84

Jeremiah 31.7-14

Ephesians 1.3-19

Matthew 2.1-12