"Journey of Faith" {Matt2:1-12}
* Intro: Polar Express a story of a journey. Matt2 discusses a journey as well, one of faith.
* All will face a choice, an eternal one. What will your response be?
* Arrival of Magi
- Despite Christmas stereotypes, didn't arrive at His birth, but likely months afterward (possibly a year later)
- Were astrologers/priests. Privileged. Probably more than three.
- Mentioned 6 times in Daniel
- Answered in faith & obedience
* Agitation of Herod
- Crazy & paranoid
- Responded in fear and anger and selfishness
* Adoration of Magi
- Gold: Symbol of royalty, nobility
- Frankincense: Expensive perfume used for most important events, usually royalty
- Myrrh: Perfume used as a burial spice. Foretold purpose of His coming -- death.
- Warned by God in dream to return home a different route. Reflects His hand in divine plan.
* Application: How will you respond?
- Hostility?
- Indifference?
- Belief & worship
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