Our message will cover [esvignore]Matthew 2:1-12[/esvignore]. Here we learn some truths that may challenge what you think you know about the Magi. Our task is to take our knowledge from the Bible, not from tradition and holiday songs, so we get to do just that. We’ll discover who King Herod is, what kind of people surround him, and why they responded the way they did to the news of the King of the Jews born in Bethlehem. We will also examine these wise men and see what compelled them to make such a long journey. We will apply the lessons and investigate our own devotion to Jesus as well. Our outline is:
- King, Magi and Star
- Who is this King Herod?
- Who are the wise men?
- Significance of the star?
- The King Rejected
- Several causes of Dullness
Public reading: [esvignore]Romans 15:8-13[/esvignore]; Benediction: [esvignore]Ephesians 6:24[/esvignore]