THE star of bethlehem - Christmas 2020 - Lesson #3Sermon Notes |
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Speaker: Pastor Dave Tyree
Date of Sermon: December 20, 2020 Summary: God draws men to himself through Jesus Key Verse: “saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’” Matthew 2:2 Bible Reading: 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” 7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Message Outline: I. How God Speaks to Men A. Through their interests B. Through nature C. Through their need D. Through the word of God II. The Truth Must be Sought A. Seeking requires sacrifice and effort B. Seeking requires the Holy Spirit C. Seeking requires perseverance III. The Nature of the Truth A. The truth is a person B. The person must be worshiped C. Worship must involve the giving of life |