Matthew 2:8-11
Today we are reading Matthew 2.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Matthew 2:8-11 - [Herod sent the wise men] to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts with Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions."
Honest Questions
1. Do you think of yourself as being more gullible or discerning and what evidence is there in your life to support your conviction?
2. When did you first become a worshiper of Jesus Christ and what led up to that decision?
3. When was the last time you interacted with a person who worshiped themselves instead of God?
4. When was the last time you shared your testimony with someone you just met?
5. When was the last time you invited someone to come and worship Jesus with you?
6. How do you think think the Magi knew how to interpret the signs they were seeing in the heavens and why do you think Herod and the religious leaders in Israel did not recognize those signs first?
7. How frequently is your life characterized by joy and what are some of the things that bring expressions of joy out of you most consistently?
8. What similarities do you see in the way the Magi expressed their worship of Jesus and the way that we express our worship of Jesus?
9. Compare 2 Samuel 24:24 and Romans 12:1 with Matthew 2:11. When was the last time you made a sacrifice of some sort when worshiping Jesus? Are we under any sort of obligation to offer sacrifices when we worship? Why or why not?
10. What are some of the questions that you have after reading Matthew 2 and how do you intend to respond to what you are reading?
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