12/17/23 - "Wiseman's Question: What Gift Will I Bring to Jesus?"
December 17, 2023
5 Questions that Determine Your Future – part 4
“WHAT GIFT WILL I BRING TO JESUS?”
WHAT MADE THE WISE MEN WISE?
1. They were ___________________________.
“Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” vs. 2a
2. They were _________________________________________.
“About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem” vs. 1b
3. They didn’t stop ______________________________.
“They entered the house and saw the child with his mother”
vs. 11a
4. They came _______________________________.
“We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”
vs. 2b
5. They gave Jesus ______________________________.
“they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” vs. 11b
WHAT SHOULD I GIVE TO JESUS?
1. I give Him ______________________.
“I want you to trust me in your times of trouble, so I can rescue you and you can give me glory!” Psalm 50:15 (LB)
2. I give Him _______________________________.
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
3. I give Him ______________________.
“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” Luke 12:34
“I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings.” Hosea 6:6
4. I bring _____________________________.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NIV)
“So his master said, ‘Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.” Luke 14:23
(Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation second edition, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Message adapted from pastors.com)
