The meeting was a sermon led by Nerses, introducing the book of Matthew and focusing on the theme “The King to be Worshipped.” Nerses prayed and then explained the significance of Jesus’ birth, the visit of the Magi, and the reactions of different groups to Jesus. He contrasted the Magi, who traveled far to honor Jesus, with the Jewish leaders and people of Jerusalem who showed no interest despite knowing the Messiah was born. Nerses discussed Herod’s violent response, the massacre of infants, and the fulfillment of prophecy. He also covered Jesus’ later entry into Jerusalem, his trial before Pilate, and the Jewish rejection of Jesus as an earthly king. Nerses summarized three groups: those who rejected Jesus, those like Pilate who were indifferent, and the disciples who loved and followed him. He connected these themes to the historical consequences for Israel and encouraged the group to reflect on their own response to Jesus.