CHRISTMAS 04 THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH I.INTRODUCTION A.Love reading about the Christmas story. 1.Regarded as stories to tell your children!

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

The Story of the very first Christmas

Advertisements

THE MAGI When the Magi or Wise Men visited the baby Jesus, they brought three gifts to present to Him. Each of the three gifts represented an aspect.

The Story of the Nativity Click to continue. Around two thousand years ago in a town called Nazareth, there was a young woman called Mary. She was engaged.

A message for the confused A message for the oppressed A message for the refugee A message for the seeker.

Living, loving, learning as followers of Jesus Christ.

The Birth of Jesus The Nativity Story Appendix 5.

DON’T BE NAÏVE! Don’t Be Naïve! “Go, and make a careful search for the Christ child, So that I too may go and worship him.” (Matthew 2:8)

THE CHRISTMAS STORY – & ME

“The Wisdom of the Wise”

The Wise Men Came to Worship Baby Jesus And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped.

Chocolate ^ The Christmas Story.

THE THREE WISE MEN THE HISTORY. The nativity of the three wise men is an old tradition from de Christian countries. It’s a very beautiful tradition and.

The Coming of the King. The Praise of the King Jesus was supposed to be worshiped.

Bowing Before the Savior December 30. True or False Quiz 1.Three wise men visited Jesus with the shepherds the night of His birth 2.The evil innkeeper.

Merry Christmas. What is Christmas? How do we celebrate? What are some traditions? When do we celebrate Christmas?

TITLE: The Great Polarizer TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-12 THEME: Jesus is the great polarizer—you can love or hate him but you can’t ignore him.

The Gifts of Christmas Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift Advent 2013.

The Wise men. During the time when Jesus was born a King called Herod ruled the land. Soon after Jesus was born, wise men were travelling on their camels;

Matthew Chapter 2:13-23 WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM I.Introduction A.Difference between “pretended” and “true worship”.

What kind of Messiah was expected?

Encountering Christ Jesus Encounters The Hungry Matthew 2:1-18 Grace Community Church December 21, 2008.

Wisdom Brings Joy Matthew 2:1-12

Life in His Story Part 1. Matthew 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to.

Matthew 2:1-2 (NLT) 1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in.

Matthew 2:1-2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men.

Journey Home Hope for all people. Over the next few weeks We’re going to look together at our journey home to God…

The Star of Christmas What was it?. Every time I think that “nobody is THAT stupid” something like this comes along. What is wrong with these people?

God with us Part 2 Because God is with us, He will be involved in my life!

What do we celebrate for Christmas? Robe & Mara. Why?. Most people say they celebrate the birth of Christ. This is the most common tradition that I have.

The Story of Christmas 聖誕節的由來. Joseph and Mary loved each other very much. So, they decided to get married.

THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS. Joseph and Mary loved each other very much. So they decided to get married. One day, before they were married, an angel asked.

Through the eyes of a wise man. My story: My past and present.

 Christmas is the perfect picture! Kingdom of the Heart Kingdom of the Trivial.

The 1 st Christian worship service Matthew 2:1-12.

 “ When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, til it came and stood over where the.

The Nativity Story By Katie.

The Wise Men: How Seekers Find Jesus

Magi visit the Christ A choral reading adapted from Matthew 2:1-11.

Did Jesus say that?. What moves you to worship? After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to.

This is how Jesus Christ was born. A young woman named Mary was engaged to Joseph from King David’s family.

GIFTS FOR THE KING MATTHEW 2:1-11. GIFTS FOR THE KING NOW WHEN JESUS WAS BORN IN BETHLEHEM OF JUDAEA IN THE DAYS OF HEROD THE KING, BEHOLD, THERE CAME.

“WISE WORSHIP”.

THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS 聖誕節的故事. Two thousand years ago, the emperor Augustus wanted to count the people in his land. He told everyone to go back to the.

Matthew 2:7-12  2 "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him."  3 When Herod the king.

Part 2 Gifts should always reflect something about the one receiving a gift.

What Wise Men Give to Jesus Matthew 2:1-12

A visit from the midwife. The Magi visit the Messiah 2:1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east.

Three Seekers Matthew 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,

The Wisdom of the Seekers. Timing of Visit from the Magi – Not to the stable, to a house – Not when He was an infant… Number of Magi/Wise Men? Timing.

Myrrh-velous Gifts. The Wise Men Visit Jesus Matthew 2:1-12.

Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the.

I have come into the world as a. light, so that no one who

HOPEHOPE God will bring much out of not so much. Our lives can reflect His awesome character. God will bring much out of not so much. Our lives can reflect.

The Coming of THE KING Matthew King Herod 1.Herod wanted Power. 2.Herod pursued privilege. 3.Herod needed Position.

Matthew 1:18-2:15 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found.

Eyes Up, Knees Down Matthew 2: Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came.

A Tale of Two Kings. “It was the best of times; it was the worst of time.” it was the worst of time.”

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Chocolate ^ The Christmas Story.

The Bible Stories [Part 2] – 2 of 12

The Stories Behind the Story

Advent Wreath. Advent Wreath The same star then stopped above the house where the child lay. After Jesus was born, some wise men came to worship him.

Wise ones still seek the son Matthew 2 verses 1-12.

GUIDANCE Morning Worship

Gold, for a King Matthew 2:1-12.

Advent Wreath. Advent Wreath The same star then stopped above the house where the child lay. After Jesus was born, some wise men came to worship him.

they were expecting and searching

Wise Men’s Search.

Alone in the universe... AAARRRGGGHHH!!!

Based on the Gospel of Matthew 2

Matthew 2:1-12 Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem,

Presentation transcript:

CHRISTMAS 04 THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH I.INTRODUCTION A.Love reading about the Christmas story. 1.Regarded as stories to tell your children!

2.“Don’t take them seriously!” 3.Look at some “smart” fellows who believed this was more than a story! II.Matthew 2:1-2 A.Not much information about these “wise men”!

a) They were from Persia. (1) Priests called “Magi”. (2) Seldom of royal blood! (3) These men were not Jews! (a) Jesus’ own didn’t show up!

(b) Theodore Roosevelt (c) Jews had been expecting a Savior! (i) Not “wise in time”. b) “Wise men” from another country saw His star! (1) TRIP = twelve to fourteen days. (2) Make camp every night.

(3) To carry supplies for the fourteen days. (4) “Gifts” guarded each night! (a) Determined to follow through! III.Matthew 2:9-11

A.“Wise Men” worshipped the King of Kings! 1.Why an act of faith? a) Nothing would indicate child to be a prince! b) Parents couldn’t afford a room. c) Child born in a barn!

d) Nothing to indicate royalty. 2.“Wisdom” told them this was God’s Son!! a) Cicero: (1) Think about Cicero’s statement. (a) Wisdom fails at basic level will fail at others!

(2) Were “wise” in the true sense! b) Matthew 2:11 c) Matthew 6:21 (1) “Wise Men’s” “treasure” in this boy! (2) Wisdom told them this was “good”. 3.Look at their gifts! a) Verse 11

(1) Gold for Kings! (2) Frankincense anointment of Priests. (3) Myrrh fragrance of death and burial. IV.OPPOSITE OF WISDOM FOOLISHNESS!

A.Matthew 25: Foolish = ill-prepared! 2.Foolish = caught off- guard! 3.Foolish = left behind! V.CONCLUSION

A.“Intelligent” men of the day missed Jesus! 1.Didn’t notice the event! a) Can have intelligence without wisdom! (1) A lot can’t tell the difference.

(2) Pharisees were pretty foolish! 2. “Wise Men” from the east – very wise! B.Which are we? 1. “Wise men” and women?

a) It is the TRUTH! 2.John 14:6 a) True wisdom - NOT missing Jesus!