Dr Tom Hover
December 18, 2022
Matthew 2:1-12
LOOKING FOR THE INCARNATIONĂ‚Â
LOOKING FOR THE INCARNATION
Scripture Text: Matthew 2:1-12
Introduction: Matthew 7:7-8
I. WE MUST LOOK WILLINGLY
Matthew 2:1-2
II. WE MUST SEARCH CAREFULLY
Matthew 2:3-8
III. WE MUST HOPE EXPECTANTLY
Matthew 2:9-11
IV. WE MUST GIVE ABUNDANTLY
Matthew2:11
The Wise Men Gifts:
1. Gold - Speaks of His Royalty and Deity
2. Frankincense - Speaks of His Mediator-ship and Power. It would also be symbolic of purity of life; a sweet-smelling savor.
3. Myrrh - Speaks of His Sacrificial Death. Myrrh is bitter and would show the bitter death of Christ to come.
V. WE MUST CHANGE RADICALLY
Matthew 2:12
Conclusion: The First Christmas Eve- It is a Conversation of The Divine Trinity Hebrew 10:5-7
“You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father’s face and tell him you have received his Christmas gift.”
EVENING SERVICE 6 PM
PART 2
EIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF GIVERS HONORED BY GOD
Text: Acts 3
NUMBER ONE: God blesses people who are doing the right things. Acts 3:1
NUMBER TWO: God blesses people who are willing to be interrupted. Acts 3:2-3
NUMBER THREE: God blesses people who pay attention to needs. Acts 3:4
NUMBER FOUR: God blesses people who inspire hope in others. Acts 3:4-5
NUMBER FIVE: God blesses people who use what they have.
Acts 3:6
NUMBER SIX: God blesses people who realize their source of giving is from God. Acts 3:6
NUMBER SEVEN: God blesses people who are willing to try and trust God to do the rest. Acts 3:7
NUMBER EIGHT: God blesses people who want God to receive the glory in their giving. Acts 3:8-16
