Pericope: Matthew
2: 1-12 1 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, 2 saying, “Where is
he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and
have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled,
and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes
of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told
him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:6 “‘And you, O
Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of
Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” 7
Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time
the star had appeared. . 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and
search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word,
that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went
on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before
them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. . 10 When they
saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the
house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and
worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and
frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod,
they departed to their own country by another way.
Sermon Text: Matthew 2:11 11 And going into the house,
they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.
Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense
and myrrh.
Christmas
the Back Story: Pt 4, Dreams Do Come True!
Point 1: You must be diligent. Vs. 8… 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem,
saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found
him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”
a.) Discipline. Hebrews 12:6 For the Lord disciplines
the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”
Proverbs 13:24 Whoever spares
the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
Matt 2:9 9…And behold, the
star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to
rest over the place where the child was.
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp
to my feet and a light to my path. Where God is there is
no darkness does not comprehend it.
John 1:5 5 The light shines
in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
You must be willing to travel when its dark.
Vs 2….2 saying, “Where is he who has been
born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose
and have come to worship him.
Point
2:
You cannot get deceived. Vs 9 9
After listening to the king, they went on their way.
And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came
to rest over the place where the child was.
a.)
Gift of discernment. 1 Cor 12: 10 to another discerning of spirits…
Matt 2: 7-8 7 Then Herod
summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had
appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently
for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come
and worship him.”
Vs 9 9 After listening to the
king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen
when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the
child was.
Matthew 7:6 says - "Do
not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they
may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
Do as the Magi did:
1) Stay
away – vs. 12b they departed
2) Stay
on course – vs. 9b – they went their way.
3) Stay
silent – vs. 12b – they departed
Point
3: You
must deliver. Matt 2:11 11 And going into the house, they
saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then,
opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and
myrrh.
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