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10. They expected that everyone they met

would be talking of the Messiah’s birth.

11. They found none who seemed to have a

knowledge of the newborn King. Worse

still, rather than calling forth

expressions of joy, surprise and fear

mingled with contempt was the result.

12. They rehearsed their traditions, extol

their religion and their own piety, looked

down upon those they termed as

heathen, yet their hearts were not

touched by the announcement of the

Savior’s birth.

13. King Herod was concerned over the talk

of a new king, a possible rival.