Kings of Christmas | Week 1 | The Wise Kings
Matthew 2:1-12 | Pastor Keoni Hughes
Five Ways to Living Like Wise Men
When Was This?
What Were They?
Magi
Who Were They?
Melchior – Old Man with white hair and a long beard. Gave gold. King of Persia.
Caspar – Young, beardless, ruddy complexion. Gave incense. King of India.
Balthasar – Black-skinned, heavily bearded. Gave myrrh. King of Arabia.
Be Curious About Creation | v. 2
“We saw HIS STAR”
“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” – Psalm 14:1
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” – Psalm 19:1
General Revelation
Special Revelation
Seek the Truth in the Scriptures | v. 2
“A Star shall come out of Jacob; a scepter shall rise out of Israel.” – Numbers 24:17
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel.” – Micah 5:2
Isaiah 60:1-6
Keep Seeking | v. 2
“We saw his star WHEN IT ROSE AND HAVE COME to worship him.”
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33
“The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.” – Psalm 14:2
Worship Like Them | v. 10-11
GOLD
God doesn’t need your money, or want your money, he wants your heart.
One way we show God he has our hearts is giving him our gold.
INCENSE
MYRHH
Welcome Them | v. 10-11
Application Questions
What aspect of nature/creation leads you to wonder/searching/awe?
What aspects of nature/creation make you search for answers?
What does God’s word teach you about those aspects of nature/creation?
How can you emulate the Wise Men this Christmas season?
How does their example challenge/encourage you?
Do you struggle to welcome strangers? How does this story confront you?
Have you ever struggled to be welcomed as a stranger?