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The Wisdom of the Seekers

Introduction Matthew 2:1-15

Key Background Timing of Visit from the Magi Not to the stable, to a house Not when He was an infant…

Key Background Timing of Visit from the Magi Number of Magi/Wise Men? Not to the stable, to a house Not when He was an infant… Number of Magi/Wise Men?

Wise Men SEEK Jesus Who Were the WISE MEN? Magi – probably from Persia

Wise Men SEEK Jesus Who Were the WISE MEN? Professional astronomers

Wise Men SEEK Jesus Who Were the WISE MEN? Daniel was a Master Magi

Wise Men SEEK Jesus Who Were the WISE MEN? Often recognized world events and/or rulers

Wise Men SEEK Jesus What Was the STAR?

Wise Men SEEK Jesus What Was the STAR? NOT a meteor NOT a comet NOT a nova or supernova

Wise Men SEEK Jesus What Was the STAR? PROBABLY a conjunction of planets or planets & stars

Wise Men SEEK Jesus What Was the STAR? PROBABLY a conjunction of planets or planets & stars Several likely candidates

Wise Men SEEK Jesus What Was the STAR? PROBABLY a conjunction of planets or planets & stars Several likely candidates MAYBE supernatural

Wise Men SEEK Jesus Why Seek the King of the Jews? Prophecy – Numbers 24:17

Wise Men SEEK Jesus Why Seek the King of the Jews? Prophecy – Numbers 24:17 Writings of Daniel & other ancient writers

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP Hearts Filled with JOY

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP Gold Frankincense Myrrh

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP FRANKINCENSE

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP MYRRH

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP Bottom Line: Very costly, sacrificial gifts, prepared well ahead of time.

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP Jesus as King

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP Jesus as King Jesus as God

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP Jesus as King Jesus as God Jesus as the Suffering Servant and Sacrifice

Wise Men LISTEN and OBEY Matthew 2:12

Holy Family PROTECTED and PROVIDED FOR!

Conclusion Are you among the Wise Men? Seeking Joyful Worshipping – Giving

Conclusion Are you a WORSHIPPER or RESISTER?

Conclusion What is your trial? God is a PROVIDER & PROTECTOR