The Wonder of the Wise Men | Wonder

I. Introduction

1. A brand-new series starts today.
2. The wonder of giving gifts at Christmas.
3. The theme is found in the Gospel of Matthew.
4. Jesus’ birth was anticipated by the whole ________________.
   

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II. The Wonders of the Responses to Jesus’ Birth

1. Herod: ________________.
   

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2. The leaders: ________________.
   

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3. The Wise Men: ________________.
   

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III. The Wonder of the Wise Men

1. They worshipped with unwavering ________________.
   

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2. With genuine ________________.
   

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3. With genuine ________________.
   

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4. They worshipped with ________________ gifts:
   

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   1. There is prophetic meaning behind each gift that was presented:

   1. ________________ – Represented His deity and kingship.
      

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   2. ________________ – Represented His priesthood, prayer, and worship.
      

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   3. ________________ – Foreshadowed His sacrificial death and burial.
      

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IV. Conclusion

1. This season and all year long, live like the Wise Men.