Tag: magi

  • The King-Priest is Worshiped at His Birth and Honored at His Death

    The King-Priest is Worshiped at His Birth and Honored at His Death

      Psalm 45:6-7; Matthew 2:7-12; John 19:38-42 (text) December 20, 2015 * Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Everyone loves the Nativity scene: a cute baby in a manger holding out his hands in blessing; Mary and Joseph in wonderment of their firstborn son; lowly shepherds and three kings kneeling in worship; and adorable…

  • “She Gave Birth to A Male Child” Whom the Dragon Wanted to Devour

    “She Gave Birth to A Male Child” Whom the Dragon Wanted to Devour

    God will nourish and preserve you in your pilgrimage through this wilderness of sin. He nourishes your souls when you read and hear the preaching of his Word and when you partake of the Lord’s Supper. These are your weapons against Satan’s raging flood of wicked lies and deceptions through false teachers and others who…

  • The Star and Scepter of God’s People

    The Star and Scepter of God’s People

      A popular Christmas story is that of the coming of the three wise men, or Magi, to worship the baby Jesus born to be our Savior. This story has several parallels—contrasts—to the story of Balak, Balaam and Israel. Text: Numbers 24:17-19 • Scripture Readings: Numbers 22:1-6, 24:1-5, 15-19; Matthew 2:1-12 © December 7, 2008 • Download this…