Sermons

Wise Men Visit Jesus
Psa 72 The Glory of Messiah’s Reign
Psa 72:10 Prophecy of the kings bringing gifts
Matt 2:1-2 The wise men recognize the star and follow it
Matt 2:3 Herod is worried about his rule
Matt 2:4-6 The Sadducees and Pharisees knew the Word but had no faith to follow the star
Matt 2:6 The wording of ruler emphasizes stern leadership but shepherd emphasizes care
Matt 2:7-8 Herod wasn’t acting in faith but in panic for his loss of power
Matt 2:13 Herod really wanted the threat dead
Matt 2:9-11 By the time the wise men find Jesus He is no longer in a stable but a home
Matt 2:12 Having met Christ they return a different way
Isaiah 60:6 The prophecy of the gifts of the wise men for gold and perfumes
Tradition of Gifts to Royalty
Gold – Symbolized kingship
Frankincense – Symbolized priesthood
Myrrh – Symbolized death and was used for embalmment