Place of Birth: Bethlehem, meaning fruitful one
The Villain: Herod, the paranoid king
Author of the Story: Matthew, the tax agent
The Gift-Givers: Magi from the east

1. Magi searched for worship
2. Herod's search is motivated by fear
3. Religious Leaders search for appeasement

A. Herod responds with deception
B. The religious leaders don't respond
C. The Magi are overwhelmed
*They rejoice
*They worshipped
*They listened