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Matthew 2:11 (NIV) On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Three Responses to Jesus as King

HEROD OPPOSES THE KING



Matthew 2:1-3 (NIV) After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

THE RELIGIOUS WERE INDIFFERENT TO THE KING


Matthew 2:4-6 (NIV) When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: 6 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

THE WISEMEN SEEK OUT THE KING

Matthew 2:10-11a (NIV) When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.

 
Matthew 2:1, during the time of King Herod…
Matthew 2:3, When King Herod heard this…
Matthew 2:9, After they had heard the king…

Matthew 2:12 (NIV) And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.

WHAT’S YOUR RESPONSE TO THE KING?

Jesus is a King worth finding, following and trusting.