Matt 2:9-11 The visit of the Magi
Not The BibleIt’s only a short step from respecting those who we deem are worthy to closing our hearts and minds to those who we think are not. And by doing so we will miss out on what God is saying.
Matt 2:9 The gifts of the Magi
Not The BibleWe can miss the shock…imagine you’ve just given birth to your first child and…then someone turns up and brings a coffin as a gift.
Matt 2:1-8 The Magi and the scribes
Not The BibleThe scribes knew where the Messiah was to be born but they didn’t do anything about it. To them it was knowledge not action.
Matt 2:1-3 The visit of the Magi
Not The BibleWe can judge Herod for his actions, but the truth is that we are all like Him when it comes to wanting to be first, to be in charge, to do what we want.
Matt 2:1, 2 and 4 The visit of the Magi
Not The BibleThen we will start to see that God is speaking and working through more than just us and those who agree with us….