The Wise Men Worship Jesus
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Main Text: Matthew 2:1-12.
1 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, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 6 ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ” 7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.” 9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.
1.Herod's authority was illegitimate.
1.Herod's authority was illegitimate.
Herod is not of the line of David; Rather, he was appointed by the Roman Emperor.
When the wise men came they expected to find Jesus in a Kings Palace not a tradesman's house.
Like many of us, Harod was so busy with his life he missed Jesus.
many within the Church are missing Jesus!
When we miss Jesus, Then an illegitimate authority is going to set it self up as a lie.
Ephesians 4:27.
27 nor give place to the devil.
1 Peter 5:8-9.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
Christians do not practice Astrology because we have a relationship with the creator of the stars.
Christians do not practice Astrology because we have a relationship with the creator of the stars.
Deuteronomy 4:19.
19 And take heed, lest you lift your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun, the moon, and the stars, all the host of heaven, you feel driven to worship them and serve them, which the Lord your God has given to all the peoples under the whole heaven as a heritage.
The Star of Bethlehem is not an endorsement of astrology but rather an example of God’s control over His creation to fulfill His purposes.
The Star of Bethlehem is fulfillment of prophecy.
The Star of Bethlehem is fulfillment of prophecy.
Psalms 19:1-2.
Numbers 24:17.
Isaiah 60:3.
3 The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge.
17 “I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near; A Star shall come out of Jacob; A Scepter shall rise out of Israel, And batter the brow of Moab, And destroy all the sons of tumult.
2. The leaders of Isreal were caught in spiritual slumber.
2. The leaders of Isreal were caught in spiritual slumber.
Matthew 2:4.
4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
Romans 13:11-12.
11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Ephesians 5:14-16.
14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” 15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:6-8.
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
Matthew 24:42-44.
42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. 43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Revelation 3:2-3.
2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.
Matthew 2:7-9.
7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.” 9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was.
The king had to call the Chief Priest and Scribes together to have them look. (they where asleep).
3. We as a people are no different.
3. We as a people are no different.
How do we wake up?
How do we wake up?
a. Invite the Holy Spirit to search your heart.
a. Invite the Holy Spirit to search your heart.
1 Corinthians 2:10-11.
10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
b. Get rid of the junk.
b. Get rid of the junk.
Ephesians 4:31-32.
31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
c. Forget the past and renew your commitment to The Lords purpose in your life.
c. Forget the past and renew your commitment to The Lords purpose in your life.
Philippians 3:13-14.
13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
