Bible Text: Matthew 2:1-12 | Preacher: Scott Richards | Series: Christmas | Matthew 7:7 – Seeking after God

Conflict in a seeker of God

Clarity of a seeker of God

Connection of a seeker of God

Daniel 1:18-21 ~ Magi / Magicians Medo Persian / Parthian empires

Numbers 24:15-17 ~ Prophecy of Balaam

Daniel 9:24 – 483 years prophecy

Herod – Successful builder and mortal enemies with Parthians

Passionate pursuit of God: Magi took 500 mile journey between Jerusalem and Parthian capital

Jeremiah 29:11-13 – Seeking with the whole heart

Micah 5:2 “Everlasting” – Eternal pre-existance

John 1:9-12 – Receiving the Lord

Exodus 13:21-22 – Pillar of fire

Isaiah 9:6

Gold fit for a King

Frankincense fit for a Priest

Myrrh fit for a suffering Servant who came to die: Isaiah 53