wise men still seek him
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Sermon by Mike SmithIt is past time to look at facts surrounding Jesus' birth and why Christians do not celebrate His birthday on December 25 each year. There is simply no Bible authority to do this. However we can learn what to do to remember Him as we live for Jesus every day!TRANSCRIPT
Jesus Was Born
• God’s promise came true! Gen. 3:15; Gal. 3:8,16; Titus 1:1-3
• Even though Jesus is King of kings, few acknowledged his birth & earthly existence.
Mt. 2:2; 1 Tim. 6:15; Phil. 2:7; Jn. 6:41-42
• On the day of His birth, some shepherds (Jews) did. Luke 2:7-20
• Angels did… vv. 13-15
• No “wise men” at the manger.
Wise Men Sought Jesus• Jesus had already come into the world.
– It was not the day he was born. vv. 1-2, 7,16– They went to a house, not a manger! v.11– How many wise men? v.7– The “star” led them there. v.2
• Gk. Magos “Magi” were, “the wise men, teachers, priests, physicians, astrologers, seers, interpreters of dreams, augers, soothsayers, sorcerers etc.” Thayer
– Thus, Gentiles knew of His sign and came to worship Him. Jn. 1:10-11; Num. 24:17, 19
“Christ-Mass” Not From God
• The Roman Catholic church set the date Dec. 25, in 354 A.D., not God! 1 Pet. 4:11; Gal.1:6-9– Over 3 centuries had passed before any special
observance of Jesus’ “B-day.”
• Luke 2:8 “…shepherds living out in the fields…” thus, not winter time.
• Anyone who teaches the doctrines of demons should not be followed. 1 Tim. 4:1-4
• We should when we study His Word. Is. 9:6-7
– All of God’s Word is profitable. 2 Tim. 3:16-17– We are to remember Jesus’ life, death, burial,
resurrection, & return. Lk. 2:52; Rom. 6; 1 Cor. 15
• When we worship in other Bible ways…– Each week we remember His whole life, death,
burial and resurrection! 1 Cor. 11:23-29
• Christians do not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday/event. No Bible… Mt. 28:20– We never deny or demean Jesus divine virgin birth
of Mary. Matthew 1:18-25; Lk. 1:26-38; 2
We Can Remember Jesus…
• You will do all things by Jesus word and not by the doctrines of men. Col. 3:17; Mt. 15:9
• You will seek Jesus with all your heart, and you will find Him. Jer. 29:13; Jn. 14:6
• You too would follow Jesus. 1 Pet. 2:21– Hear Romans 10:17– Believe Romans 10:10– Repent Acts 2:38– Confess Acts 8:37– Be Baptized 1 Peter 3:21; Acts 22:16
If You Are Wise…