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Who is YOUR King?!?

Who is YOUR King?!? Are we Pursuing HIM? Matthew 2:1-12

Matthew 2:1-12 Pew Bible Page 931

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, Matthew 2:1

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. Matthew 2:1-2

Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts; and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. Daniel 2:48

And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, Matthew 2:1

behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. Matthew 2:1b-2

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:2

Tacitus Suetonius

Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Will the Christ come out of Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was? John 7:41-42

He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. John 1:11

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen. Matthew 28:19-20

behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. Matthew 2:1b-2

Perceptive Observation

Perceptive Observation Question:

Perceptive Observation Question: Do we see what God is up to in OUR every-day lives?

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:20

...you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. Matthew 2:2b

Purposeful Inquiry

And when [Herod] had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel. Matthew 2:4-6

You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. John 5:39

Purposeful Inquiry

Purposeful Inquiry Question:

Purposeful Inquiry Question: Are we opening God s Word to worship Jesus?

Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also. Matthew 2:7-8

When they heard the king, they departed; Matthew 2:9a

Resolute Obedience

When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. Matthew 2:9

Resolute Obedience

Resolute Obedience Question: Are we hesitating to take the next step of obedience/commitment in our spiritual lives.

Worshipful Response

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. Matthew 2:10

Worshipful Response

Worshipful Response Exceeding joy

Worshipful Response Exceeding joy Humble adoration

And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. Matthew 2:11a

James Joiner

As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. Acts 10:25

And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. Matthew 2:11a

And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11b

Worshipful Response Exceeding joy Humble adoration

Worshipful Response Exceeding joy Humble adoration Sacrificial generosity

Worshipful Response

Worshipful Response Question: Do we respond to Jesus like they did?

No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him. John 6:44a

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, Matthew 5:6a

Myrrh: He died!

Myrrh: Frankincense: He died! He intercedes!

Myrrh: Frankincense: Gold: He died! He intercedes! He reigns forever!

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, Matthew 2:1

saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. Matthew 2:2

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:3

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. Matthew 2:4

So they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: Matthew 2:5

But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel. Matthew 2:6

Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. Matthew 2:7

And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also. Matthew 2:8

When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. Matthew 2:9

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. Matthew 2:10

Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way. Matthew 2:12

Who is YOUR King?!?