Outline
0:01—Wise Men Adoring Jesus
6:59—Responding to the Birth of Jesus
12:05—The Magi's Response
26:23—The Joy of Worshiping Jesus
32:40—Seeking Jesus

The birth of Jesus Christ stands as a monumental event in history, one that evokes a spectrum of responses, from adoration to fear. In this message, we delve into the compelling journey of the Magi or wise men, who traveled from the East to worship Jesus, juxtaposing it with the scheming and fear exhibited by King Herod upon hearing of Jesus' birth.

The episode begins with a deep exploration of the wise men's adoration for Jesus, as recorded in the book of Matthew, chapter 2. The significance of Jesus' birth in history is underlined, particularly how it divides time into BC and AD. The episode contrasts the excitement of the wise men with the trepidation of King Herod, offering a thought-provoking exploration of genuine worship and the meaning of seeking, discovering, and adoring Jesus.

Subsequently, this message explores three potential reactions to Jesus' birth - seeking Him, scheming against Him, or studying Him from a distance. Using King Herod and the priests as an example, the episode highlights the dangers of knowing about Jesus without genuinely seeking Him. The core message is that knowledge of Jesus is insufficient; we must actively seek Him and respond to His birth with sincere worship.

Delving into the story of the Magi, the episode underscores the sincerity of their quest, their recognition of Jesus as both king and shepherd, and the implications of their genuine worship. The Magi's journey underscores the importance of genuine worship and the contrast with insincere worship.

The joy of worshipping Jesus and the significance of offering Him our best gifts are examined towards the end of the episode. The discussion includes the Magi's encounter with Jesus, their refusal to bow to Herod, and the profound joy they experienced upon finding the Messiah. The episode concludes with a focus on seeking Jesus above all else, making Him the center of our Christmas celebrations, and becoming genuine worshippers of the King of Kings.

Overall, this episode invites listeners to reflect on their own reactions to Jesus' birth and challenges them to seek Jesus sincerely and worship Him genuinely. It reminds us that all Christmas presents are meaningless without the presence of Christ, encouraging us to become sincere and truthful worshippers of the King of Kings. Tune in to this episode for a transformative journey that promises to enrich your festive season and beyond.