Wise Men Still Seek Him (Mat. 2:1-12)

Opening:

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If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought practical gifts from Baby’s-R-Us, including diapers, wipes, bibs and formula. But that’s an entirely different story…

Intro

The Wise still seek Him

THREE KEYS (Vs.1-3)

Nervous

The Magi’s faith had works: “we have come,” v. 2.

Faith

The Magi’s faith had works: “we have come,” v. 2.

Conviction

These “wise men” had convictions: “Where is he?” v. 2. They looked for a person, not a tradition or creed.

ONE STAR (Vs. 2, 10-12)

One in a Million

They did not follow every “star” that appeared, as is the manner of some people today, Eph. 4:14.

Skeptics

Many are following the skeptic’s “star,” 2 Peter 3:4.

Foolish Followers

Others are following the fool’s “star,” Luke 12:19.

GREAT DEVOTION (Vs. 2, 9-12)

Humble

“They … fell down, and worshipped him,” Matt. 2:11.

Sharing

They shared their wealth with Jesus—gold, etc., v. 11.

Their interest was in “giving” instead of receiving.

Joy

The prospect of worship gave them “joy,” v. 10.

Respect

They showed more respect to Christ than to Herod’s command to report to him, vv. 8, 12.

TO BE CONTINUED

Purpose

Have I seen Christ’s purpose more plainly? Matt. 1:21.

God’s Gift

Have I truly accepted God’s “Gift”? John 3:16.

Following

Am I really following Christ’s “star”?

Loyal

Has my sense of loyalty to Christ been renewed?