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The Visitors You Wouldn't Expect
Mt 2:1-12
Proposition: Christ is the source of salvation for all
Nothing you say could keep today me from speaking about .Magi, Magi
They came from a far, following star, Magi, Magi
At the palace they left Herod in a fury,
told them to fine the baby and return to him in a hurry, Magi, Magi
They brought the child frankensince, mirrh and gold,
even though he was just one or two years old, Magi, Magi
Turn with me to Matthew two,
I’ll read their story to you, let’s learn about the Magi, Magi.
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\\ I. Who they were
A. Tradition says
1. Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar
2. Kings (Isaiah 60:3)
B. What Matthew asserts
1. Astrologer - Star
Is this the means by which they found out?
Or were they influenced by diaspora Jews (Numbers 24:17)
2. From the East - Arabia? Mesopotamia?
Else where.
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What they brought
A. Wealthy gifts
Wealth of the nations Is 60:5
B. Divine Gifts?
Gold - Divinity or purity
Incense - Life
Myrrh - death
C. Gifts of Provision - This would provide what Joseph would need when they left for Egypt.
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How we relate
A. Christ allows the Gentiles to be included, we like the women can be included in Christ kingdom.
B. The Magi responded to what God showed them.
The Bible shows us that we are separated from God without Christ
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Ephesians 2:8-9
Acts 2:38 - Repentance
Colossians 2:12-14
Ephesians 2:10
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Today, you have an opportunity greater than that of the magi, because they gave just a few possessions to the Christ child, you have the opportunity to receive a new life which can be lived forever for Christ.
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