Preparing For A King

1. The Visit of the Wise Men

a. Magi = Babylonian or Sirien

b. A Star to Follow Daniel 2:47-48

c. Bowing and Bringing Gifts

Daniel 2:47–48 ESV

The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.” Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon.

2. The Flight to Egypt

a. An Angel Directs

b. Joseph Obeys

Hosea 11:1 ESV

When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.

3. Herod Kills the Children

a. Herod was threatened by another “King of the Jews”

Jeremiah 31:15 ESV

Thus says the Lord: “A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more.”

4. The Return to Nazareth

a. Herod Died

b. We must consider the OBEDIANCE throughout this witness!

How are you preparing for your KING?