Matthew | Reject, Ignore, or Worship | Week 3

In this sermon on Matthew 2:1-12, the pastor continues Matthew's theme of proving Jesus is the long-awaited King. He begins by playfully critiquing Christmas carols like "Silent Night" and "We Three Kings" for their Biblical inaccuracies, noting that Jesus likely cried at birth and we don't know exactly how many wise men came. The pastor explains that these magi were wealthy, influential men from the east - possibly Babylon or Persia - who were likely descendants of those taught by Daniel about Jewish prophecies.  

The sermon traces Old Testament connections, particularly Balaam's prophecy in Numbers 24 about a star coming out of Jacob and Isaiah 60's description of nations bringing gold and frankincense. The pastor emphasizes that these foreign visitors were the first worshipers of Jesus, demonstrating that Christ came as King not just of the Jews but of all nations. He contrasts the wise men's worship with the opposition from Herod (who was literally "shaking in his shoes") and the religious leaders who had knowledge but lacked genuine faith. The message concludes with a clear gospel presentation, challenging listeners to examine which "crowd" they belong to - those who reject Jesus, those who merely know about Him, or true disciples who worship Him as King and Savior.

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