Do You Adore Jesus?

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and we have come to worship him.’” — Matthew 2:1-2 1. Who are the wise men? “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem…” — Matthew 2:1 “There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him and King Nebuchadnezzar, your father—your father the king—made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers…” — Daniel 5:11 2. What did the wise men do? “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” — Matthew 2:2 They ascribe majesty to Him. “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?” — Matthew 2:2 “When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled…” — Matthew 2:3 “…and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.”
— Matthew 2:4 They worshiped Him. “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” — Matthew 2:2 “…and they fell down and worshiped him.”
— Matthew 2:11 3. How did the wise men do it? “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” — Matthew 2:10-11 “they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” (v. 10) “they fell down and worshiped him.” (v. 11) “And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.” — Matthew 2:11 “they offered him gifts.” (v. 11) "…then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” — Matthew 2:11