The Magi, The Monarch, and the Messiah

Mike Smith
December 18, 2022
Matthew 2:1-18

“Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star at its rising and have come to worship him.” —Matthew 2:2 (CSB)

The Magi were willing to enter

in their pursuit of the light. Matt. 2:1-2

“When King Herod heard this, he was deeply disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.” —Matthew 2:3 (CSB)

King Herod was more concerned with what that light would

, than what that light it was

. Matt. 2:3

“When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy.” —Matthew 2:10 (CSB)

For some, Jesus’ arrival is met with joy. But for others, Jesus remains a

to their own

and

. Matt. 2:4-12

It is a joyful thing to

Jesus as