20240107 EPIPHANY Jesus - A Threat or A Treasure?

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The Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 (also Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7,10-14)
The One Thing: Jesus: a Threat or a Treasure?
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K1 What did you hear God say to you through the message?

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G1 Motivation of the Magi: In Matthew 2:1-2, the Magi are motivated to travel a great distance to find and worship the newborn King. What do you think drove them to undertake such a journey, and how does their commitment inspire us in our own spiritual journey today?
G2 The Significance of the Star: The Magi followed a star that led them to Jesus. In what ways do you think the star served as a sign or symbol in this narrative? How might God use signs or symbols in our lives today to guide us in our faith?
G3 Response of King Herod: King Herod's reaction to the news of a newborn king was one of fear and deceit. How does Herod's response contrast with the Magi's attitude? What can we learn from this about the different ways people react to the message of Jesus?
G4 Gifts of the Magi: The Magi presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus. Each of these gifts has symbolic significance. What do you think these gifts represent, and how might the Magi's choice of gifts reflect their understanding of who Jesus was?
G5 Worship and Obedience: The Magi worshipped Jesus upon finding Him. How does their act of worship demonstrate their recognition of Jesus' divine nature? In what ways can we emulate the Magi's response in our own lives through acts of worship and obedience to Jesus?

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S1 Who is Jesus to you? A Threat? A Treasure? A Trinket? Talk to him about it.
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