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Explore the timeless message of the Wise Men seeking Jesus, their service, obedience, and the significance of following His path through wisdom and worship. Discover how their actions inspire us to seek and obey Jesus in our lives today.
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Wise Men Seek Jesus Matthew 2:1-16
Wise Men Seek Jesus They came a great distance – “from the east” They asked a great question – “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?”
Wise Men Seek Jesus • They paid a great service – “we … are come to worship him … they fell down and worshipped” • They followed a great guide – “the star … went before them”
Wise Men Seek Jesus • They experienced a great emotion – “rejoiced with exceeding great joy” • They offered a great gift – “treasure … gold, frankincense, and myrrh”
Wise Men Seek Jesus • They obeyed a great voice – “warned of God in a dream” • They stirred up a great opposition – “Herod … was exceeding wroth”
Wise Men Still Seek Jesus • They seek until they find (Mt. 7:7-8) • They ask for help (Acts 8:34) • They worship Jesus (Rev. 5:9-14)
Wise Men Still Seek Jesus • They follow the way (Jn. 6:44-45) • They are excited (Acts 5:41) • They offer their best to Jesus (Rom. 12:1-2)
Wise Men Still Seek Jesus • They obey exactly as they are told (Rev. 22:18-19) • They stir up opposition via their godly lives (2 Tim. 3:12)
Wise Men Needed • Hear Jesus’ words and do them (Mt. 7:24) • Prepared for Jesus’ coming (Mt. 25:1-10)
Wise Men Needed Not the wisdom of this world (1 Cor. 1:19-20; 3:19; Jas. 3:13-17) Walk in wisdom (Eph. 5:15; Col. 4:5) The sacred writings from babe (2 Tim. 3:15; Col. 1:9, 28; 2:3; 3:16)