2. HOPE

3. A Few Months After Jesus’ Birthday…
Wise Men Came Seeking Jesus

4. I. The Wise Men
Matthew 2:1-12
magos, magoi

5. II. Wise Men/Women Have Open Minds To See Jesus
Matthew 2:2 … we have seen His star
You are not wise if you do not have an open mind to see Jesus
Wise men and women have open minds to see Jesus

6. III. Wise Men/Women Travel In Search of Jesus
Matthew 2:1 … from the east
You are not wise if you are not willing to search for Jesus
Wise men and women search for Jesus

7. IV. Wise Men/Women Worship Jesus When They Find Him
Matthew 2:8-11 …and fell down and worshipped Him
You are not wise if you do not worship Jesus when you find Him
Wise men and women worship Jesus when they find Him

8. V. Wise Men/Women Turn A Different Way After Meeting Jesus
Matthew 2:12 …departed…another way
You are not wise if your life does not change after meeting Jesus
Wise men and women turn their lives in a different direction after meeting Jesus