BIG PICTURE: Christ’s arrival reveals contrasting responses: the religious leaders missed Him, Herod resisted Him, but the Magi sought, worshiped, and surrendered to Him. True wisdom leads to wholehearted worship and devotion to Jesus as King.

TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12

KEY VERSE: On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. - Matthew 2:11

THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS

The leaders are guilty of knowing without

.

They missed him by

.

Danger: We can have religion and miss the

.

THE KING

Jesus’ arrival was seen as a

to Herod’s throne.

Danger: Fear can drive us to

our domain.

THE MAGI

Wise men persevere in their

of Christ.

Wise men

in worship to Jesus.

Wise men

their best to the King.

NEXT STEPS: Surrender fully to Jesus by seeking Him daily in prayer, worship, and giving your best to honor Him as King.