Baby Jesus, the Magi, and the Madonna... - One of the most enduring images of Jesus is of him as a babe with the Madonna. Mother and child are always close at hand as the Christmas season approaches. Mary and Jesus are depicted in the stable with animals, the three wise men, and manger. The holy star is often twinkling in the sky and the three wise men brought their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The Bible verse that tells of it is: Matthew 2:11