Tropologies on Matthew 2

We are the body of Christ, and His life-history becomes our life-history. Jesus recapitulates the history of Israel, and does it right. And in so doing, He also anticipates the history of the church.

The history of the church is marked by periods of oppression. At times, Herod has been on the throne of the new Israel. But when that happens, the Lord always rescues His sons, and prepares a new, fruitful land for them.

The history of the church is marked by persecutions. But the Lord never leaves the blood of the infants unavenged. Rachel’s lamentation gives way to rejoicing, and blood leads to redemption.

Disciples of the Nazarene, we are all Nazarenes. We are all holy warriors, consecrated for battle. We are all branches in the Branch, who is growing into the dominant tree of the forest. We all share our Savior’s humility, and humiliation, so that we can share His glory.