21st
Advent - Love
Matthew 2:1 - 18
Great Humility
Judea was under Roman control
Foreigners
Humble
Marginalised
Outsiders
The Shepherds and Wise Men came to worship Jesus
In worship I see how big God is and I also see in worship how small I am.
vs 11
1. I will worship God with a humble heart
2. I will worship God with a willing spirit
3. I will worship God in eager hope.
They brought gifts
Gold
Frankensense
Myrrh
Gold - Most precious and valuable metal
- A Kingly gift
Myrrh - Used for embalming the dead.
Herod used power to control and intimidate others.
Jesus used power to help others.
Jesus measured greatest in service of others.
Philippians 2:5 - 8
Contrast between Jesus and Herod
We should reflect on the power we have in our lives.
Jesus - He was willing to serve and to suffer for our salvation.
John 3:16
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