The Magi, The First Christmas Worshippers: Matthew 2:1-12

Who Were the Magi? The Magi were Wise Men to Follow the Star to Name Him King and Worship Him

¬ Wisdom is Discerning and Knowing Something Good!

¬ Wisdom Is Doing Something About the Something Good You Know!

James 3:13-18 – Who is Wise?

Ephesians 5:15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

The Magi’s Wisdom was found in what they did! How They Lived!

1. Worshippers, Wise Men who Seek Him First:

1 Corinthians 1:30 But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, 31 so that, just as it is written, “LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD.

His Star Guided Them:

2. Worshippers: Wise Men Who Worship Him Only: He is their Lord and King.

Romans 12:1-2 This is Your Worship!

3. Worshippers: Wise Men Who Give: Appropriate Gifts of Great Value:

¬ They Give Appropriate Gifts!

Gold – Kingship
Frankincense – Priesthood!
Myrrh – An Embalming Ointment signifying His death!

¬ They Give Gifts of Value!

¬ They Give Out of Their Worship!

It’s What God Does: He Gives Jesus His First and Best:

He Gives Jesus Who Offers His Body and Blood And It Changes Everything!

• The Body of Jesus Bore Your Sorrows and Grief! Isaiah 53:4
• The Body of Jesus Bore Your Sins! 1 Peter 2:21-25

John 1:29 Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!

• The Blood Cleanses and Forgives You!

Hebrews 9:14 – The Blood of Christ Cleanses your conscience form dead works to save the living God! Verse 23: Without the shedding of blood there is not forgiveness of sins!

• The Blood Provides Constant Access to the Father!

Hebrews 10:19 Since therefore brothers we have confidence to enter in to the Holy Place by the Blood of Jesus!

• The Blood Makes Way for Godliness!
• The Blood Pays For Your Redemption!
• By His Blood You Are Justified! Romans 5:9
• Jesus’ Shed Blood Makes Way for Victory! Revelation 12:11

He Taught Us to Proclaim His Death!

Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me!