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The Search for the King of the Jews

7 January 2012

THE SEARCH FOR THE KING OF THE JEWS

1. The quest of the Wise Men from the East          Matthew 2:1812

2. Their question

Where is He born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.
Matthew 2:2

a) Recognition of Jesus as King

b) King of the Jews

c) Worthy of worship

3. Finding Jesus

a) They saw the Young Child with Mary His mother          Matthew 2:11

b) They fell down and worshipped Him          Matthew 2:11b

i) Recognition of Jesus as Deity

ii) Confirmation of knowledge and faith

iii) Expression of homage to Jesus

c) They offered Him precious gifts          Matthew 2:11

i) Gold

ii) Frankincense

iii) Myrrh

4. Prophecy of the Messiah8King

a) Knowledge of the Scriptures          Matthew 2:4

b) Citation of the Scriptures: “It is written”          Matthew 2:5

i) Birthplace of the Messiah in Bethlehem          Matthew 2:6a

ii) A ruler will come forth          Matthew 2:6b

iii) He who shepherd My people Israel          Matthew 2:6c

5. Prophecy of Jesus as King

a) A Divine Decree Psalm 2

b) God’s beloved Son

c) He is anointed King

d) He will rule the world

e) There will be many who will resist this Decree of God

f) Ultimately, God’s decree will prevail

g) Jesus will be the Lord over all the earth

GOALS FOR 2012

1. Cultivate Knowledge of Jesus as Messiah8King

2. Deepen appreciation of Prophetic literature

3. Expand knowledge of the Kingdom of God

4. Cultivate understanding of the relevance of the doctrine of the Kingdom of God

5. Encouragement to apply the Kingdom concept to daily life and ministry