Luke 24:44 accomplished from Psalms 72 ….

Today is Lectio Divina for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 6th.

THE VISIT OF THE MAGI FULFILLED 3 PROPHECIES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Balaam prophesied about the coming Messiah marked by a star:8
“I see him, though not now; I behold him, though not near: A star shall advance from Jacob and a staff shall rise from Israel…”. (Numbers 24:17).

Above photo: We read on Luke 24:44 noticing …and the Psalms (Tehillim) Luke 24:44 quoted from Psalms 72.Please read and enjoy this!

Psalm 72 speaks of how the Gentiles will come to worship the Messiah:

“The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts, the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute. All kings shall pay Him homage, all nations shall serve Him” (Ps 72:10-11).


Isaiah also prophesied the gifts:
“Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the Lord” (Is 60:6).