go to bethlehem and search for the child. ccording to the gospel of matthew, the jealous and paranoia king sends them to find the newborn messiah. he tries to get them to tell them where he is so that he might kill him because he s threatened by the birth of jesus. they reach bethlehem some time after jesus birth. they were probably overwhelmed when they first set eyes on jesus. they were also wondering, who is this child going to be. what is he going to do. what did the future hold for jesus. . the fact that he brought gifts fit for a king, gold, franken scents. franken scents moved in royal palace. who wants gold, kings want gold,