THE STAR OF CHRISTMAS (2 OF 3)
by Jerry Watts
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
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The Star of Christmas (2 of 3)
Series: A Fresh Look at the Christmas Story
Jerry Watts
Matthew 2:1-12
When you hear the word 'star', what comes to your mind? Today we tend to think of those who are 'movie stars' or 'sports stars' or anyone else who is 'well known.' How the environment has changed in our culture! In my lifetime, I remember when the 'live studio audience' was put on camera, everyone was ducking the camera. Contrast that today where everyone thinks they deserve to BE on camera. In fact we now have an app for the purpose of putting your life 'on camera' and sharing any and every moment of your life - the idea is 'make me a star.'
However, at Dictionary.com the first 4 definitions listed have to do with a 'heavenly body' or 'Astronomy.' Stars are those heavenly bodies which reflect the light throughout the galaxy. How long has it been since you stood outside on a clear night and simply took in the stars and thanked God for them. Stars have a significant place in the galaxy. Before modern day GPS (and other human inventions), it was the stars which gave us direction. Ships, hunters, and more traveled by the stars. Let's read our text and pay attention to the 'star.'
By my count, the star was referenced 4 times. It seems to me that the star is very important. The star in the sky and the star of this story offers the same things. What would those be? They are Joy, hope, and peace. Since the Garden of Eden the world had been waiting for God to fulfill His word and send this star. (NOTE: The star in the sky is not the star of Bethlehem, Jesus is the star of Bethlehem, the star in the sky is the GPS to find HIM.) To find Him is to find Joy, Hope, peace, and salvation. How does this happen? Consider 3 ways.
The Appearance Brings Joy - The Wise Men saw the star and followed the start to Jerusalem.
Why did they do this? Why would they take a year or more out of their life to 'follow a star?' The answer is this: They knew well the Biblical sto ...
Series: A Fresh Look at the Christmas Story
Jerry Watts
Matthew 2:1-12
When you hear the word 'star', what comes to your mind? Today we tend to think of those who are 'movie stars' or 'sports stars' or anyone else who is 'well known.' How the environment has changed in our culture! In my lifetime, I remember when the 'live studio audience' was put on camera, everyone was ducking the camera. Contrast that today where everyone thinks they deserve to BE on camera. In fact we now have an app for the purpose of putting your life 'on camera' and sharing any and every moment of your life - the idea is 'make me a star.'
However, at Dictionary.com the first 4 definitions listed have to do with a 'heavenly body' or 'Astronomy.' Stars are those heavenly bodies which reflect the light throughout the galaxy. How long has it been since you stood outside on a clear night and simply took in the stars and thanked God for them. Stars have a significant place in the galaxy. Before modern day GPS (and other human inventions), it was the stars which gave us direction. Ships, hunters, and more traveled by the stars. Let's read our text and pay attention to the 'star.'
By my count, the star was referenced 4 times. It seems to me that the star is very important. The star in the sky and the star of this story offers the same things. What would those be? They are Joy, hope, and peace. Since the Garden of Eden the world had been waiting for God to fulfill His word and send this star. (NOTE: The star in the sky is not the star of Bethlehem, Jesus is the star of Bethlehem, the star in the sky is the GPS to find HIM.) To find Him is to find Joy, Hope, peace, and salvation. How does this happen? Consider 3 ways.
The Appearance Brings Joy - The Wise Men saw the star and followed the start to Jerusalem.
Why did they do this? Why would they take a year or more out of their life to 'follow a star?' The answer is this: They knew well the Biblical sto ...
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