This is Epiphany Sunday (when we celebrate the revelation of who Jesus was to the Magi “Wise Men”)
I. What Christmas gift did you get or give that brought you the most joy?
What was it, and what was so great about it?
(MULTILINE)
II. Who were the Magi?
- More than , but unknown how many.
- Knowledgable and .
- From the . Great overview article: HERE
- Paying attention to the .
- Watching for new actions of .
- Willing to .
III. What were the gifts they brought, and why?
- – highly valuable for trade, purchasing needed items…especially on escape to Egypt as refugees to escape murderous King Herod!
- – valuable resin to be used for its smell and its medicinal uses.
- – valuable resin to be used for its smell, burial anointing, and medicinal uses.
- To show and even to the new King of the Jews.
IV. How shall I seek the Lord Jesus today with the Vision of the Magi?
- and
- Love , People, Both.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AND PRAYER
- How is God calling me in 2025 to seek Him? Is it through more or different prayer, worship, reading, listening, watching, attending…?
- Who can I pray for this week, out of my love for God and for them?
- Who can I bless this week, out of my love for God and for them and desire to serve them?
- PRAYER: “Jesus my Leader, guide my actions this week to help me to deepen my love for and worship of you, as the Magi sought and worshipped you — and help me to give whatever gifts or acts of service you lead me to give, to help others whom you love. Amen!“
NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE: If you want to be ready for next week’s message, read Ezekiel 20:1-11.