LISTEN
This sermon was preached by Andy Brownlee at the CCM Heatons site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 5th December 2021.
BIBLE VERSES
This sermon was based on Matthew 2:1-12.
The Visit of the Wise Men
1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:
6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’”
7Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
KEY POINTS
Meeting Jesus Involves Seeking Jesus
• Seek Jesus in scripture.
• Seek Jesus in prayer.
• Seek Him in the church, the body.
Meeting Jesus Leads To Worship
• Meeting with Jesus leads to worship no matter who you are or where you come from.
• Worship is simply our response to what we value most.
• If the good news of the gospel could flourish in that world [biblical times], which it did, it can flourish in our day too.
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