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Matthew 2:1-12
ETS: The wise men demonstrated traits that should exemplify contemporary believers.
ESS: Contemporary believers should demonstrate the traits seen in the wise men who came to see Jesus.
OSS: Christians will commit to being totally committed to Christ.
PQ: What traits mark the life of a disciple of Christ?
UW: Traits
Introduction:
I.
A REFUSAL TO CONFINE SERVICE TO THE CONVENIENT
(Matthew 2:1-9).
A. Following a path that requires risk, time, and personal investment
(Matthew 2:1-2).
1.
The distance- between 500 and 1000 miles (depending on point of origin- Mesopotamia, Persia, or Sippa.)
Such a trek through the deserts and rugged terrain of the Middle East could have taken approximately six to eight weeks depending upon prevailing conditions along the way
B. Following a path that requires dealing with inconvenient circumstances and unbelieving people (Matthew 2:3-8).
1. Herod - saw Jesus as a personal threat "King Herod was deeply disturbed"
a- As he grew older, he became increasingly paranoid about threats against his person and throne.
He had numerous sons, wives, and others close to him put to death because he feared plots to overthrow him.
After frequent disputes with Caesar Augustus, the emperor uttered his famous pun that he would rather be Herod’s pig (hys) than his son (huios).[1]
2. The people in general- "...as was everyone in Jerusalem."
a- Many people in Jerusalem were not ready to welcome Christ as King--for that meant change for them personally.
C. Following a path that is revealed on-the-go (Matthew 2:9).
II.
A WILLINGNESS TO OFFER SACRIFICE THAT IS COSTLY(Matthew 2:10-11).
A. Sacrifice offered in the right attitude (Matthew 2:10).
(2 Corinthians 9:6-7).
B. Sacrifice of the best gifts available (Matthew 2:11).
(Romans 12:1-2)
III.
A DETERMINATION TO SURRENDER TO COMPLETE OBEDIENCE (Matthew 2:12).
A. Obedience that is open for divine direction (Matthew 2:12b).
B. Obedience that moves in trusting action (Matthew 2:12a).
(Luke 6:46).
Conclusion:
Now What?
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When faced with faced with paths in serving Christ that involve personal risk, inconvenience, and involve the investment of my time, what will I do?
2. What will I do when serving Christ puts me in situations where I have to face people who may oppose me or try to get me to compromise God's directions?
3. Will I choose to follow Christ moment -by-moment and day- by-day, even though I can't see the path ahead--trusting Him?
4. Will I joyfully choose to give Jesus my best, because he has given me his best?
5. Will I choose to follow Christ, even though people may oppose me and the opinion of those in power want me to do otherwise?
[1] Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol.
22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992), 62.
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