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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
