Sermon Tone Analysis
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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?
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