The Wise Men

  • Jan 1, 2012
  • Speaker: Paul Bradford
  • Series: Welcoming God
  • Category: Teaching
  • Passage: Matthew 2:1–2:18

THE WISE MEN: Keeping our Eye on the Prize Sunday, January 1, 2012 

Welcoming God – making room in our lives for Christ (5) Text: Matthew 2:1-18

Introduction – The Magi

1.  The Magi sought Christ above all else

Daniel 7:13-14 • Daniel 9:24-26 • Numbers 24:17 • Philippians 3:7–8

  • Let us bring Jesus our gift of Gold: Placing Christ above all else.

2.  The Magi were steadfast in pursuit of their goal

  • Let us bring Jesus our gift of Frankincense: A consecrated life.

3.  The Magi sacrificed to obtain the prize

Romans 8:18 

  • Let us bring Jesus our gift of Myrrh: Dying to the world to gain Christ.

4.  The Magi humbly worshipped the Messiah

  • Our gift of Worship: Humbly finding life in Christ alone.

Our Response