We Have Seen His Star in the East and Have Come to Worship Him

Text: Matthew 2
1 November 2015

THE STORY OF THE WISE MEN IN THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW

1. Recorded as a Rebuke to ancient Israel

a) They had the Scriptures but did not heed
b) They had the truth but they did not believe
c) They had the knowledge but did not act on it

2. Recorded as an Inspiration to readers of the Gospel

a) They are to be admired
i) For their love for knowledge
ii) For their example of people who searched for truth
iii) For their sincerity
iv) For their perseverance
v) For their faith
b) They are to be emulated
i) In their following the Star
ii) In their worship of Baby Jesus
iii) Their spirit of meaningful giving of gold, frankincense and myrrh
iv) In their joy of discovery of salvation v) In their obedience to the Lord’s word

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH GREATER MEANING EACH YEAR

1. Greater Knowledge

2. Deeper Faith