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INTRO:
Play NYE video
Recap last week
birth of Christ
good news proclaimed to the world
Message proclaimed to the shepherds
Message proclaimed to us, a Savior has been born
This week:
The gifts given to Jesus
The Gifts of the Wise Men
Matthew 2:
What is the significance of these gifts?
Matthew lists them for a reason
not random
Gold:
Wealth
Power
Royalty
not common to everyone
High amount of respect
Basis for currency in numerous cultures
shiny and appealing to the eye
Frankincense:
Perfume scent
used as a pleasing aroma
Sweet citrusy aroma
used as deodorant, toothpaste, and drink flavorings
used in embalming
Myrrh:
medicinal purposes
piney bitter scent
used as a pain reliving agent
Why do these gifts matter?
Understanding the Gifts
Gold-
Psalm 72
Represent Christ’s royalty
pagan wise men came to worship this king
something different about Him
Frankincense:
Peace brought to man
sweet aroma given off
warm and welcoming
fragrance used in the deceased
Myrrh:
mixed with
Used as an antiseptic
meant to numb or dull out the pain that they were enduring
used as an embalming agent
Christ received Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh as His Christmas gifts
His royalty and majesty
the sweet fragrance He would bring to the world
bringing preservation to the dead
hope for the lost
Myrrh the representation of His death and suffering in order that mankind could be reunited to God.
The Gifts a Prophecy
Hebrews 2:
Gold:
Speaking of Solomon
incomplete
Non-perfect king
shadow of the King of Kings
Psalm 72:15-
Frankincense:
Myrrh:
Mark 16:1-
All 3 gifts give testament to who Jesus is, and what He came to do
Jesus offers you a gift
The hope of salvation
The forgiveness of sins
brought from death to life
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