The mystery of the wise men and their mission.

There are some things we don´t know about the wise men.

We don´t know exactly where they came from. just that they were from the East. Probably Babylon?
We don´t know exactly how many there were. Because of the three gifts, it is assumed that there were three. Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh.
We don´t know exactly when they arrived, scripture Matthew 2:11 tells us that Jesus is a young child.
We don´t know exactly how they knew the star signaled the birth of Jesus?

But there are some things we do know about the wise men

We know they were wise men, not necessarily kings.
We know that wise men still seek Him.
We know that those who truly seek Him will find Him.
read Jeremiah 29:13
We know that they did not find Jesus in a stable.
We know that they found Him in a house Matthew 2:11

So what can we learn from the wise men in a house in Bethlehem?

It Is Wise to Have Jesus In Your House

To some Jesus only lives in Church buildings, they feel like they have to come to Church to be close to Jesus.
When they leave Church they leave Jesus there?
Jesus needs to be recognized in your house, our Lord brought blessings to many houses.
The blessings Jesus brought to Peter´s house Mark 1:29-34
Salvation came to the house of Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10
Fellowship with Jesus in the house of Lazarus John 12:1-8

Let me ask you this, really stop and think about this.
Would Jesus be comfortable in your house?

With your conversations there?
With the attitudes there?
With the entertainment there?

It Is Wise to Worship Jesus in Your House

It says in Matthew 2:11 They fell down and worshipped Him.
Worship lifts the heart to praise God for all He is and has done!
How long since you thanked God for salvation in your house?
How long since you prayed in your house?
How long since you read the Bible in your house?
How long since you praised God in song in your house?
Do you have a daily worship time in your house?
Is the presence of the Lord sensed in your house?

It Is Wise to Recognize Jesus as Lord In Your House

The wise men opened their gifts to Him.
The gift of Gold;  The symbol of royalty and deity.

The Ark of the Covenant was made of gold
Heaven´s streets are made with gold

The gift of frankincense used for incense in the temple.

It speaks of our Lord´s High Priestly work for us.
The Lord who intercedes for His own.

The Gift of Myrrh, speaks of the suffering of Christ.

Commonly used for embalming.
Our crucified Lord used for Him.

Having heard what the wise men taught us.

What changes do you need to make in your House?

Are you willing to make Jesus Lord of your Home!

Bible Studies Home

Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
² Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
³ When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
⁴ And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
⁵ And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
⁶ And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
⁷ Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
⁸ And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
⁹ When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
¹⁰ When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
¹¹ And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
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Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
¹⁴ And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.
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Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
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Mark 1:29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
³⁰ But Simon´s wife´s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.
³¹ And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
³² And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
³³ And all the city was gathered together at the door.
³⁴ And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
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Luke 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
² And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
³ And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
⁴ And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
⁵ And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
⁶ And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
⁷ And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
⁸ And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
⁹ And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
¹⁰ For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
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John 12:1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
² There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
³ Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
⁴ Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon´s son, which should betray him,
⁵ Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
⁶ This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
⁷ Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.
⁸ For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
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Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
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