The Faith of the Wise Men | December 31, 2023 | Lesson 5

Send us Fan MailExplore the biblical account of the Wise Men's journey to worship the newborn King in this insightful lesson. Delve into the historical context, contrasting divine guidance, and discover the profound lessons of faith and worship. Uncover the significance of the gifts presented to Jesus and reflect on how these timeless truths apply to your journey of seeking and worshiping Christ.In a world filled with challenges, the real solution lies in a heart that seeks Jesus and worships the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Are you ready to offer your heart to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords? Join us in this exploration of faith and the transformative power of worship.Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:1–6Background Scripture: Micah 5:2–4; Matthew 2:1–12Matthew 2:1–121 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.Key TextWhere is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.—Matthew 2:2Mark S. Krause, Andrew Wood, and Connie Chandler, “The Faith of the Wise Men,” in The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2023–2024, ed. Jane Ann Kenney, Ronald L. Nickelson, and Taylor Z. Stamps, vol. 71, The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary (Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2023), 153.Contact me at [email protected] do not own the rights to this music: @dappytkeysofficialSupport the show🔥 Faith-Fueled Conversations You Don’t Want to Miss! 🔥Welcome to REdefining Self w/ Coach Fe! Here, we dive deep into the Word of God, strengthen our faith, and walk boldly in purpose. This is more than just a podcast—it’s a call to grow, transform, and embrace the power of God’s truth in every area of life.📢 Be a Digital Disciple! Spread the Gospel by sharing these messages with those who need it most. Evangelism has never been easier—just listen, share, and let the Holy Spirit do the rest!🛑 Test Every Spirit! Remember, 1 John 4:1 reminds us to “try the spirit by the Spirit” to see if it is from God. Let’s stay discerning, stay connected, and stay in His Word!🔗 Stay Connected & Join the Movement:✨ Linktree✨ Facebook✨ YouTube✨ Buzzsprout🙌 Like, Comment, Follow, Subscribe—Let's Build the Kingdom Together!