Jesus Is... Born King Of The Jews

The central message of this sermon is that Jesus' birth as the King of the Jews presents a fundamental choice to all people, regardless of their cultural or religious background: accept or reject him. The sermon highlights how the Bible's portrayal of Jesus as the King of the Jews is in direct conflict with 21st-century American culture's values and perspectives, demonstrating the vast gulf between the two. Through various examples, including the wise men from the east and Herod the Great, the sermon shows that people have responded to Jesus either by worshiping him or trying to kill him, illustrating the binary choice of acceptance or rejection. The sermon also emphasizes the importance of not getting bogged down in technical accuracy when it comes to biblical accounts, but rather focusing on the core message and point of the story. Ultimately, the sermon advances the belief that everyone must confront the reality of Jesus' kingship and make a decision about their relationship with him, and encourages listeners to be like the wise men from the east and worship Jesus as the light of the world.