The Advent Files 6 - The Magi
Episode description
Matthew 2:1-12
The Big Idea: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. (Psalm 19:1)
The Magi: who they are, how they responded, and what they brought
Who They Are
A Kingdom’s most valued advisors (Daniel 2 and 5)
Magi would explain and interpret the coexistence of the spiritual and the physical to align kings with the work of the gods among men.
How they responded
Overjoyed - Rejoiced on a scale or extent equivalent to violence
Bowed Down - Fell down, prostrate in submission and supplication
Worshiped - declared their allegiance to and regard for deity
What they brought
Gold for a King
Frankincense for a Priest
Myrrh for a suffering, priestly, King
This Christmas be like the Magi:
• Rejoice exceedingly
• Bow in submission
• Declare your allegiance