December 20, 2020
Passage:  Matthew 2:1-12
Speaker:  Josh Holland
Main Point:  Seek Jesus, surrender to Him, and love Him wholeheartedly.

I. Seek Jesus as the King of my life. (v.1-2)
            A. Honor Jesus as king.
            B. God is sovereign in all my circumstances.
            C. Identify parts of my life where I reject Jesus as king.

II. Jesus challenges idols of status quo and control. (v.3-8)
            A. Jerusalem’s leaders loved what they had too much.
            B. Bible knowledge doesn’t save.
            C. They loved their place in this world and missed loving Jesus.

III. Enjoy worshiping Jesus. (v.9-12)
            A. Walking in faith results in peace and joy.
            B. The magi worshiped the King meaningfully.
                        1.  We proclaim Jesus as King – gold.
                        2.  We worship Jesus as God – frankincense.
                        3.  We are sobered and thankful for Jesus’ death – myrrh.
            C. Love Jesus with all you are, all you have and all you do.