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When Christ is our preeminent focus, the rest of life becomes better.

From the East Most likely from Media or Persia. Could have been as short as 500 but if they came for Persia it was probably around 1000. Camel’s can travel 25 miles a day with a heavy load. That would be pushing it but with 25 miles a day it would have taken around 40 days. If they had to go by foot…

Most Protestants aren’t familiar with Tobit, but it foreshadows the gospel in some surprising ways.

If Magi were so despised by the culture and condemned by the Scripture, why did Matthew place them at the presence of Christ, God’s Son? In fact, this is not the only scandalous story he told. Let's look at the provocative message of Matthew's Magi story.

The Christmas story is about journeys. We know this to be true. It starts with Mary and Joseph heading to Bethlehem. The Magi come and journey for probably up to 2 years to see the Christ. Yet, if I am honest this is where I see things essentially stopping. The Christmas journey is over. Christmas ends…

The Magi help us to learn how to deal with disappointment in life. Let us look for Christ and be open to His Divine intervention.

Announcements Are there any announcements? Praise God for the wonderful Christmas Eve Service! Judy has felt that her season of teaching Bible study has come to a close. She needs to be at home with Ernie. Please pray for them. Next week, Patti Pointer will be stepping into teach Bible study next week…

Welcome/Bienvenido: Tithe and Offering Diezmo Y Ofrenda John 14:26 (NLT) 26 But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative that is, the Holy Spirit he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you . Juan 14:26 (NTV) 26 Sin embargo, cuando el Padre envíe al Abogado…

10 “And you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, Thus have you said: ‘Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we rot away because of them. How then can we live?’ 11 Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord God , I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn…

Wise Men Still Seek Him Confession Of Faith: I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe. I believe the WORD of God The victory is mine! - I have it Now!I can see it through the eyes of my faith Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king,…

The record of the Magi is more than a story about THEM & THERE; It calls us to true worship HERE & NOW that transforms us!

The catholic church, and many of similar liturgical traditions, celebrate the arrival of the Magi, or wisemen, with the observation of Epiphany. It is generally observed on January 6th, or as it is called by many in our community as dia de los Reyes Magos or Los Tres Reyes. We see the Biblical account of this in Matthew 2. Let’s take some time to think and learn a bit about this important passage.

Magi? Who Are These Wise Guys? The Priests of Zoroastrianism Astrologers and Philosophers Students of Ancient Texts Seekers of Truth Advisors to the King of Babylon Worshipers of Jesus Carriers of 3 Important Gifts The Magi or “Wise Guys” Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of…

Introducción Proposición: Discípulos deben guardarse de los falsos maestros y continuamente recordar la gracia de Dios. Propósito: Quiero motivar a NOBC a guardarse de los falsos maestros y constantemente recordar la gracia de Dios. Mirad y Guardar vs. 5-6 Mateo 16:5 El versículo cuatro tiene a Jesús…

Matthew 2:1-12 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 saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this,…

Introducción: En este pasaje encontramos la historia de Dos Reyes. El contraste entre el Rey Herodes y el Rey Jesús es obvio, pero nos es más difícil aplicarlo pues se nos hace difícil ponernos en los zapatos de Jesús así como el Rey Herodes. Sin embargo, el contraste que no solemos notar es entre el…

Os magos adoraram ao menino Jesus, pois todas as nações virão a esse Rei.

Hemos venido a adorarlo Diciembre 21, 1997 Mateo 2:1–12 Después del nacimiento de Jesús en Belén de Judea, en tiempos del rey Herodes, he aquí, unos magos del oriente llegaron a Jerusalén, diciendo: “2 ¿Dónde está el Rey de los judíos que ha nacido? Porque vimos su estrella en el oriente y hemos venido…

Un gran viaje requiere una gran promesa. El viaje de los Sabios de Oriente se ancló en la promesa de Conocer al Rey de Isael. Nuestro viaje personal debe de estar anclado en la gran promesa de que "todas las cosas nos ayudan a bien" pues hemos conocido al Gran Rey que los Sabios. Y nuestra pomesa se extiende a la comunión que tendremos con Dios en la eternidad.

Taken for Granted There are so many things we take for granted this time of year. Thanksgiving, we take for granted that there will be turkeys in frozen food section of the grocery store. Agee’s couldn’t get turkeys for months from their supplier b/c there was shortage. How dare they! We should sue somebody…

Understanding the Magi