The Worship of the Magi

Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 25, 2022 – Christmas – Alan Conner
Matthew 2:1-12
The Worship of the Magi

Intro

A. THE MAGI AND THE STAR (Matthew 2:1-2).

1. Who were the Magi?

a. How many?

b. Gentiles from the East.

c. Wise man and priestly caste.

2. What was the star?

a. Supernatural.

b. Natural.

B. THE MAGI AND KING HEROD (Matthew 2:3-8).

1. The troubled King Herod (Matthew 2:3).

2. The inquiring King (Matthew 2:4-6).

3. The deceiving King (Matthew 2:7-8).

C. THE MAGI WORSHIP THE NEW-BORN KING (Matthew 2:9-12).

1. Guided worship (Matthew 2:9).

2. Joyful worship (Matthew 2:10).

3. Zealous worship (Matthew 2:11).

4. Humble worship (Matthew 2:11).

5. The wonder of their worship (Matthew 2:11).

6. Costly worship (Matthew 2:11).

Conclusion