Being like the “Wise Men” for Jesus – Matthew Ch 2
1. Unknown but important for Jesus – From the east is all we know.
2. Hearts for Jesus – They knew his importance.
3. Treasure for Jesus – They were blessed with things they could give.
4. On the lookout for Jesus – They recognised the sign when it came.
5. Prepared to be on the move for Jesus – Their lives were disrupted by going.
6. Adventure of faith for Jesus – They did not know where to find him.
7. Facing a negative response to enthusiasm for Jesus – Jerusalem was troubled.
8. Looking in the Scriptures for Jesus – The information they needed was there.
9. Guarded by the Holy Spirit for Jesus – They needed Holy Spirit discernment.
10. Walking by the Scriptures for Jesus – They find themselves on the right road.
11. Joy in continuing for Jesus – They get the confirmation and reassurance.
12. Guidance to the right place for Jesus – They were taken to the right house.
13. Everything for Jesus – Themselves / their worship/ their gifts.
14. Back home for Jesus – Unknown but still important for Jesus.