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The Wisdomof the

Seekers

The Wisdomof the

Seekers

• Timing of Visit from the Magi– Not to the stable, to a house

– Not when He was an infant…

• Number of Magi/Wise Men?

• Timing of Visit from the Magi– Not to the stable, to a house

– Not when He was an infant…

• Number of Magi/Wise Men?

Key Background

Introduction

• Matthew 2:1-15• Matthew 2:1-15

Wise Men SEEK Jesus • Who Were the WISE MEN?

– Magi – probably from Persia

• Who Were the WISE MEN?– Magi – probably from Persia

Wise Men SEEK Jesus • Who Were the WISE MEN?

– Professional astronomers

• Who Were the WISE MEN?– Professional astronomers

Wise Men SEEK Jesus • Who Were the WISE MEN?

– Daniel was a Master Magi

• Who Were the WISE MEN?– Daniel was a Master Magi

Wise Men SEEK Jesus • Who Were the WISE MEN?

– Often recognized world events and/or rulers

• Who Were the WISE MEN?– Often recognized world

events and/or rulers

• What Was the STAR?– NOT a meteor

– NOT a comet

– NOT a nova or supernova

• What Was the STAR?– NOT a meteor

– NOT a comet

– NOT a nova or supernova

Wise Men SEEK Jesus

• What Was the STAR?– PROBABLY a conjunction of

planets or planets & stars

– Several likely candidates

– MAYBE supernatural

• What Was the STAR?– PROBABLY a conjunction of

planets or planets & stars

– Several likely candidates

– MAYBE supernatural

Wise Men SEEK Jesus

• Why Seek the King of the Jews?– Prophecy – Numbers 24:17

– Writings of Daniel & other ancient writers

• Why Seek the King of the Jews?– Prophecy – Numbers 24:17

– Writings of Daniel & other ancient writers

Wise Men SEEK Jesus

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP

• Hearts Filled with JOY• Hearts Filled with JOY

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– Gold

– Frankincense

– Myrrh

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– Gold

– Frankincense

– Myrrh

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– FRANKINCENSE

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– FRANKINCENSE

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– MYRRH

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– MYRRH

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– Bottom Line: Very costly,

sacrificial gifts, prepared well ahead of time.

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– Bottom Line: Very costly,

sacrificial gifts, prepared well ahead of time.

Wise Men JOYFULLY WORSHIP

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– Jesus as King

– Jesus as God

– Jesus as the Suffering Servant and Sacrifice

• Prepared GIFTS of WORSHIP– Jesus as King

– Jesus as God

– Jesus as the Suffering Servant and Sacrifice

Wise Men LISTEN and OBEY

Holy Family PROTECTED and PROVIDED FOR !

Conclusion• Are you among

the Wise Men?– Seeking

– Joyful

– Worshipping – Giving

• Are you among the Wise Men?

– Seeking

– Joyful

– Worshipping – Giving

Conclusion• Are you a WORSHIPPER

or RESISTER?• Are you a WORSHIPPER

or RESISTER?

Conclusion• What is your trial?

God is a PROVIDER & PROTECTOR

• What is your trial? God is a PROVIDER & PROTECTOR