Matthew 2:1-12

The wise men visit the king Matthew 2:1-12 : “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:1-2) People are not wise because of what they know, but because of what they seek. These wise men were exactly what we should be earnest, sincere seekers of Christ. God pity the king, president or beggar who does not know Christ and where he was born.

From this beautiful section of Scripture we observe: (1) The Seekers “…there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.” (Matthew 2:1) (2) The Sought “…Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:2) (3) The Sign “…We have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2) (4) The Search “…Go and search diligently for the young child." (Matthew 2:8), and (5) The Success “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 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.” (Matthew 2:10-11) Wise men will always seek Jesus.