Where is the King?

No wisemen at the stable
Ask King Herod “Where is the king?”
Herod was violent and cruel
God’s sovereignty

Why these details?
1. They are historically true
2. Reveal more about Jesus as the Messiah King

Wisemen’s Three Gifts:
Gold – King
Frankincense – High Priest
Myrrh – Savior

Who is the King?

Christ’s kingship, His divinity as Son of God, and His humanity.
Only one Messiah King
Requires absolute allegiance

Romans 8:7-8 – Hostile to God
Romans 3:10-11 – No one seeks God
A God of our own making
Jesus is the Prince of Peace

Who is YOUR King?

“I hope there is no God! I don’t want there to be a God; I don’t want the universe to be like that.” – Thomas Nagel (American philosopher)

King Jesus is also the Savior
Romans 5:6 – Christ died for the ungodly
Romans 5:1 – Peace with God
Romans 5:10 – Reconciled to God

Romans 7:15 – I do the things I hate
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 – Transformed only by God’s Spirit
Who is winning the battle for control in your heart?

Book Recommendation

Hidden Christmas by Tim Keller