Matt 2:9 The gifts of the Magi
Not The BibleWe can miss the shock…imagine you’ve just given birth to your first child and…then someone turns up and brings a coffin as a gift.
Matt 2:1-8 The Magi and the scribes
Not The BibleThe scribes knew where the Messiah was to be born but they didn’t do anything about it. To them it was knowledge not action.
Matt 2:1-3 The visit of the Magi
Not The BibleWe can judge Herod for his actions, but the truth is that we are all like Him when it comes to wanting to be first, to be in charge, to do what we want.
Matt 2:1, 2 and 4 The visit of the Magi
Not The BibleThen we will start to see that God is speaking and working through more than just us and those who agree with us….
Matt 2:1 The visit of the Magi
Not The BibleJesus said “I am the way” as the Christian life is a journey of discipleship with the Spirit not a mental agreement to a set of moral rules.
Matt 1:18-35 The Birth of Jesus Christ
Not The BibleGod is not calling us to a perfect life where everything is Christmassy but to a life of tough choices where our obedience will release the resources of heaven to bring hope and freedom to others.
