Sermon Info
Summary
The story of the Magi is one of the mysterious threads in the Christmas narrative. Who were they? Where did they come from, and how did they know about the birth? And even more importantly, why does it matter? When you look closer, you realize it matters a lot. The story of the Magi shows us the beauty of God’s nature, the power of Scripture, and the depth of the human heart. The Magi were willing to do whatever it took to worship the new king, and we should do the same.
Content
When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with His mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Matthew 2:10-11
The story of the Magi shows us the beauty of God’s nature, the power of Scripture, and the depth of the human heart.
The Magi illustrate the long redemptive arch of Scripture that stretches throughout history.
- Isaiah 60:5-6
- Zephaniah 3:10
The Magi illustrate the global expanse of the Gospel.
The Magi were willing to do whatever it took to worship the new King, and Herod was willing to do whatever it took to stay king.
God has a deep galaxy at His disposal to draw us to Jesus.
Purpose Test
- Why am I here?
- What am I willing to give my life for?
We have more of the picture than the Magi, the shepherds, or even the prophets could have ever hoped for.
Worship directs the adoration of our hearts, and what we love changes us.
“Worship works from the top down, you might say. In worship we don’t just come to show God our devotion and give Him our praise; we are called to worship because in this encounter God (re)makes and molds us top-down. Worship is the arena in which God recalibrates our hearts, reforms our desires, and rehabituates our loves. Worship isn’t just something we do; it is where God does something to us. Worship is the heart of discipleship because it is the gymnasium in which God retrains our hearts.” ― James K.A. Smith
