2. The Wisdom of the Seekers

3. Introduction
Matthew 2:1-15

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

10. Wise Men SEEK Jesus
What Was the STAR?

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP
Hearts Filled with JOY

18. Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP
Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP
Gold
Frankincense
Myrrh

19. Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP
Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP
FRANKINCENSE

20. Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP
Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP
MYRRH

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

22. Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP
Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP
Jesus as King

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

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

25. Wise Men LISTEN and OBEY
Matthew 2:12

26. Holy Family PROTECTED and PROVIDED FOR!

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

28. Conclusion
Are you a WORSHIPPER or RESISTER?

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