GLORIA: KING OF KINGS!!

Charles Billingsley 

Matthew 2 

1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” 

3 When Herod the king heard this, 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 inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 

5 So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 

6 ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,

Are not the least among the rulers of Judah;

For out of you shall come a Ruler

Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”

7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.”

9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen 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 exceedingly great joy. 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

12 Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.

The Magi – Who were they and from where did they come?

Numbers 24:17 – A Star shall come out of Jacob;
                            A Scepter shall rise out of Israel,

The Star

Two Kings

3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

King Herod – Who Was He?  

Why was he so troubled? 

King Jesus

2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him.

Notice 3 things: 

1. Worship Requires Humility 

James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

Micah 6:8 And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

2. Worship Requires the Right God

3. Worship requires sacrifice

11 ….And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

The Gifts

Gold

Frankincense 

Myrrh

Isaiah 53:5 (NIV): “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed”.

Conclusion: 

Wise people still seek Him

Wise people still worship Him 

There have been many great Kings throughout history who changed the world. But no King is like King Jesus. 

David – known for his great victories. 

But only King Jesus was victorious over death! 

Solomon – for his great wisdom

But King Jesus is the author of all wisdom

Cyrus the Great – for his tolerance and patience 

But King Jesus embodied love and patience and never sinned

Alexander the Great – for his vision and cultural fusion

But King Jesus split time in two and gives us a vision for our lives

Caesar Augustus – for ending chaos establishing 2 centuries peace and prosperity

But King Jesus can end the chaos in your life and give you peace that passes all understanding

Akbar the Great – for his goodness and moral code of conduct. 

But King Jesus is the essence of Good and is the model for how we must live our lives 

Ghengis Khan – fortified safe trade for the silk road 

But King Jesus is your fortress, your protector and your deliverer

Elizabeth 1 – ushered in the Golden Age of England religious freedom 

But King Jesus can give you freedom for your soul!

Suleiman the Magnificent – legal reforms and organization of the Ottoman empire

But only King Jesus can reform your life! 

Charlemagne – for his unifying Europe

But King Jesus can unify your family and your relationships

Louis the XIV – Known for his hold on absolute power and authority 

But King Jesus holds the world in His hands. 

Revelation 19:11  (NLT)

Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. 12 His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. 13 He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God. 14 The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. 15 From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress.16 On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.

This Jesus is:

King of Kings and Lord of Lords !!!!

And this King – And ONLY this King shall reign forevermore!!! 

So let’s do the wise thing – seek Him, bow before Him and worship Him will all our hearts!!!