1. The Coming of the King

2. The Praise of the King

3. Jesus was supposed to be worshiped

4. 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem 2 saying, “Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When King Herod heard this he was alarmed, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 After assembling all the chief priests and experts in the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. 5 “In Bethlehem of Judea,” they said, “for it is written this way by the prophet: Matthew 2:1-11 (NET Bible)

5. 6 ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are in no way least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” 7 Then Herod privately summoned the wise men and determined from them when the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and look carefully for the child. When you find him, inform me so that I can go and worship him as well.” Matthew 2:1-11 (NET Bible)

6. 9 After listening to the king they left, and once again the star they saw when it rose led them until it stopped above the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star they shouted joyfully. 11 As they came into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother, they bowed down and worshiped him. Matthew 2:1-11 (NET Bible)

7. The Praise of the King Jesus was supposed to be worshiped

8. The Praise of the King Jesus was supposed to be worshiped Jesus was supposed to die Jesus was supposed to be worshiped Jesus was supposed to die

9. 11 As they came into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother, they bowed down and worshiped him. They opened their treasure boxes and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 After being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back by another route to their own country. Matthew 2:11-12 (NET Bible)

10. The Praise of the King Gold deitypurityroyalty/ king Frankincense deitySon of God priestly office fragrance of Jesus’ life Myrrh sacrifice, sufferings, death

11. The Praise of the King Jesus was supposed to be worshiped Jesus was supposed to die Jesus was supposed to be worshiped Jesus was supposed to die

12. The Praise of the King Jesus was supposed to be worshiped Jesus was supposed to die Jesus was supposed to live again Jesus was supposed to be worshiped Jesus was supposed to die Jesus was supposed to live again

13. 3 “Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising. 4 Lift up your eyes round about and see; They all gather together, they come to you. Your sons will come from afar, And your daughters will be carried in the arms. 5 Then you will see and be radiant, And your heart will thrill and rejoice; Because the abundance of the sea will be turned to you, The wealth of the nations will come to you. Isaiah 60:3-6 (NASB)

14. 6 A multitude of camels will cover you, The young camels of Midian and Ephah; All those from Sheba will come; They will bring gold and frankincense, And will bear good news of the praises of the Lord.” Isaiah 60:3-6 (NASB)

15. The Praise of the King Christmas PastChristmas Future Gifts are brought From the East Presented to Jesus Directed by a light Good news is on their lips Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh are presented Gold and Frankincense are presented

16. 30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Matthew 12:30 (NET Bible)

17. The Praise of the King Jesus was supposed to be worshiped Jesus was supposed to die Jesus was supposed to live again Jesus was supposed to be worshiped Jesus was supposed to die Jesus was supposed to live again

18. The Coming of the King