Sermon Text: Matt 2: 1-12 and asked, Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.”
Sermon Title: The King is Coming: Gold, Frankincense & More
Point I: They Were Wise In Their Decision To Search For Jesus vs. 2
A. They Recognized God at Work in the World Surrounding Them. Romans 1 and Psalm 19
B. They Recognized God At Work In The Word Revealed to Them
Point 2: They Were Wise In Their Determination to Search For Jesus vs. 9
A. They Were Committed to Their Search.
Matthew 2:16 Matthew 5:6 reads “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled”. Let me ask you this morning
B. They Were Discerning In Their Search.
Matthew 2:8
C. They Were Dependent In Their Search (Matthew 2:9).
1. They Would Not Be Side Tracked by Lust of the Flesh
Matthew 2:12
2. They Would Not Be Side Tracked by Lust of the Eyes
3. They Would Not Be Side Tracked by Pride of Life
Point 3: They Were Wise In Their Devotion At The Conclusion Of their Search vs.11, 12
A. A Gift Worthy of His Lordship – Gold
Revelation 19:16 “And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
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B. A Gift Worthy of His Holiness – Frankincense
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C. A Gift Worthy of His Sacrifice – Myrrh
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Conclusion:
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