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JOURNEY OF JOY

by Donald Cantrell

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12


Title: Journey of Joy
Author: Donald Cantrell
Text: Matthew 2:1-12

Christmas Sermon

I - The Wisemen's Dual Vocation (1)

II - The Wisemen's Disturbing Visitation (1, 3)

III - The Wisemen's Dramatic Visualization (2)

IV - The Wisemen's Diligent Verification (4 - 8)

V - The Wisemen's Delightful Validation (9 - 11)

VI - The Wisemen's Daring Variation (12)

Where Is He?

Where is the Hope of our salvation?
Where is the cause of the celebration?
Where is the One sent from above?
Where is He, the Divine Gift of love?

Where is He, born the Jewish King?
Where is He of whom angels sing?
Where is the One that shepherds seek?
Where is He of whom wise men speak?

Where is He, born this glorious night?
Where is He, God's radiant light?
Where is the One in manger low?
Where is He; does anyone know?

Where is the Hope of our salvation?
Where is the cause of the celebration?
Where is the One sent from above?
Where is He, the Divine Gift of love?

Where is He? Where is He?
Loyd Taylor "December 1999"

This was the pressing question of the Wisemen, as they walked right into the religious capital of Israel, asking "Where is He?" This did not sit well with King Herod, as he pressed his counselors for the needful information.
THE FOURTH GIFT OF THE MAGI

David Dewitt states, "Though there are still many questions about the Magi that may be left unanswered, we can determine that they brought a fourth gift that is often forgotten by many. After they laid their treasures down before Mary and Joseph, they worshipped Jesus. (This is the 4th Gift - the Worship of the King of Kings) These wise men from afar came not just to court favor but to proclaim that they believed Him to be the King of kings. The greatest gift that we can offer to Jesus this Christmas is our praise and worship."

Jeopardy In Losing Him!!!

One December day, as Christmas neared, I recall a little story I read about a birthday party that was given ...

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