Are You an Honest Seeker?
Matthew 2:1-12
I) Honest Seekers of Jesus
a. The wise men were from the east
i. As “Magi” (magicians, men of learning) they were aware of the signs of His coming
ii. Thus they were searching the skies (stars) for a sign of His coming
b. The wise men left home in order to seek Jesus
i. They travelled a great distance in order to find Him
ii. They came with the intent to worship Him
iii. When they found Him they fell before Him and worshiped the Saviour of the world
iv. When they left the presence of the Saviour they went a “different” way
II) Dishonest Seekers of Jesus
a. Herod was at Jerusalem
i. Herod and all Jerusalem were troubled (agitated) by the signs of His coming
ii. Thus they were not searching the skies (stars) for a sign of His coming
b. Herod enquires of the chief priests and scribes where Christ should be born
i. It is said he enquired of the wise men concerning the time of the star’s appearance in order to “worship” Jesus. Herod was a deceiver
ii. When Herod Found Jesus he would have killed Him, not worshipped him
iii. Herod’s knowledge of the coming Christ did not prompt him to leave his throne nor change his wicked path in the least
III) Are You an Honest Seeker of Jesus?
a. Will you refuse to reorder your life to meet the Saviour?
i. Are you troubled (agitated) by His presence (conviction) in your life?
ii. Are you willing to deceive others in order to convince them of something you are not?
iii. If so, you are a dishonest seeker and will spend eternity in hell
b. Are you willing to leave where you are in order to find Him where He is?
i. Are you willing to listen to and discern the voice of God when He speaks to you?
ii. Are you willing to worship Jesus and Lord, Saviour, and Master when you find Him?
iii. Are you willing to leave your old, wicked life and go (with Jesus) a different way?
iv. If so, you are an honest seeker and you will spend eternity with Jesus in glory?
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