In this class we cover Matthew 2:1-23, the story of the visit of the wise men, Herod's murder of the infant boys of Bethlehem, and Joseph and Mary's sojourn to Egypt and return to settle in Galilee. We'll address who were the wise men, where did they come from, why was Herod so troubled by their appearance, what kind of ruler Herod was, and many other details that flesh out the story and give us greater picture of how God works to carry out His plan and purpose.

Scott Ashley

United Church of God Pastor, Beyond Today Managing Editor

Scott Ashley is managing editor of Beyond Today magazine, United Church of God booklets and its printed Bible Study Course. He and his wife, Connie, live near Denver, Colorado. 
Mr. Ashley attended Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas, graduating in 1976 with a theology major and minors in journalism and speech. It was there that he first became interested in publishing, an industry in which he has worked for 50 years.