have this new King of the Jews slain. He had put several of his own sons to death and would not hesitate now. Hence, he enlarged his plan and, to make sure, had slain all the boys in Bethlehem two years old and under. The devil thus at the very start uses the power of the state in an effort to destroy the work of the Son of God on earth. Political oppression has often sought to uproot Christianity. 16. The Rescue of the Babe (Matthew 2:13f) God took care of his Son. Joseph was told to flee to Egypt,
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