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From the East Most likely from Media or Persia. Could have been as short as 500 but if they came for Persia it was probably around 1000. Camel’s can travel 25 miles a day with a heavy load. That would be pushing it but with 25 miles a day it would have taken around 40 days. If they had to go by foot…

When Christ is our preeminent focus, the rest of life becomes better.

Most Protestants aren’t familiar with Tobit, but it foreshadows the gospel in some surprising ways.

The Christmas story is about journeys. We know this to be true. It starts with Mary and Joseph heading to Bethlehem. The Magi come and journey for probably up to 2 years to see the Christ. Yet, if I am honest this is where I see things essentially stopping. The Christmas journey is over. Christmas ends…

If Magi were so despised by the culture and condemned by the Scripture, why did Matthew place them at the presence of Christ, God’s Son? In fact, this is not the only scandalous story he told. Let's look at the provocative message of Matthew's Magi story.

The Magi help us to learn how to deal with disappointment in life. Let us look for Christ and be open to His Divine intervention.

The record of the Magi is more than a story about THEM & THERE; It calls us to true worship HERE & NOW that transforms us!

Magi? Who Are These Wise Guys? The Priests of Zoroastrianism Astrologers and Philosophers Students of Ancient Texts Seekers of Truth Advisors to the King of Babylon Worshipers of Jesus Carriers of 3 Important Gifts The Magi or “Wise Guys” Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of…

Taken for Granted There are so many things we take for granted this time of year. Thanksgiving, we take for granted that there will be turkeys in frozen food section of the grocery store. Agee’s couldn’t get turkeys for months from their supplier b/c there was shortage. How dare they! We should sue somebody…

Let us consider three responses to the birth of Jesus.

Understanding the Magi

There is a story my mother tells occasionally about me when I was just a few weeks old. My father’s family was from Georgia, and he and Mom were taking me there to meet the family. We didn’t have much money then, and we certainly didn’t have a car, so the only option for transportation was something…

v.1: The Bible doesn't tell us who these wise men were, or where they came from. There has been much speculation, but the only thing we know is that they came from the east. Most likely Arabia or Persia. They were magi, not kings. By NT times, the term loosely covered a wide variety of men interested…

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and…

Sermon on the visit of the wisemen to infant Jesus.

Seeing the star pointing to Jesus creates urgency in us when we understand that it points to the One who saves our lives.

Intro Why do we give gifts at Christmas? Christmas Day wasn’t recognized as a holiday in the US until June 26, 1870. Christmas wasn’t celebrated at all on December 25 until several hundred years after Jesus was born. December 25 is actually the day they celebrate Saturnalia which is a day the Romans…

*Open your Bibles to Psalm 98 : As you find your place this morning, let me ask you this question: This Advent, as we wait on Jesus, what are you waiting for? A lot of people are waiting this season, what are you waiting for? Are you waiting shiny packages and tinsely new toys? Are you waiting for fireside…

OPENING: The role of the prophets is preparation The higher the expectation, the greater the preparation Preparation begins with repentance Repentance begins with confession Repentance + Confession = Fruitful Life The Angels’ roles is proclamation Proclaiming Peace We must posses peace before we can…

The visit of the Magi, and their subsequent worship of the Christ-Child displays the unique wonder of the Christmas story. The promise of the Jewish Messiah is for all people. The initial motive of their seeking may or may not have been pure, but they announced the birth of the Jewish King in Jerusalem, were pointed to Bethlehem by the scriptures, and seeing the Christ-child, they crumbled to the ground and worshipped.

Many people come to Christmas day searching for something or someone to bring purpose to their lives. What are you searching for today, and more importantly, what is the motivation behind your pursuit?

The Magi are important because they were Gentiles

20201220 Earlier this week I was having a conversation with Shannon and the girls about the different Christmas carols and the Bible stories they were based on. We started talking about part of the song “What Child is This?” where it says, This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels…

True worship does not originate with plans and programs, but starts in a heart that has experienced the saving grace of God. Worship is essentially our response to God's grace.