Three Responses to Christmas

Intro

I. ADORATION: The __________________ of the Wise Men

A. Who were the magi?

B.  How did they learn about baby Jesus?

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2)

3)

C. The supernatural "star."

D. Their visit to Jerusalem.

E. Worshipping the babe in Bethlehem.

1) their zeal -

2) their joy -

3) their worship -

4) their wonder -

5) their gifts -

II.  ANIMOSITY: The _____________ of Herod

A. The reign of Herod the Great.

B. The political environment.

C. Herod -a serial murderer.

III. APATHY: The ____________________ of Israel

A. Their response.

B. Why so apathetic?

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2)

3)

4)

Conclusion