Bible Readings:
Jeremiah 31:15-20; 31-37, Matthew 2:1-23
Sermon Outline:
Matthew 2:1–3 (NKJV)
1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
I Those who are in steady pursuit of the truth.
John 7:16–17 (NKJV)
16 Jesus answered them and said, “My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me. 17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.
II Those who are in hot pursuit of self.
III Those who are in foolish neglect of the Lord Christ.
Matthew 2:4–5 (NKJV)
4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: