This message continues the "Unveiling the King" series in Matthew's Gospel, focusing on Matthew Chapter 2. The speaker highlights Jesus as the worthy King who invites all people into his kingdom. The passage discusses the Magi, or wise men, who traveled from the East to Jerusalem seeking the newborn King of the Jews, having seen his star. King Herod, troubled by this news, consulted the chief priests and scribes, who cited the prophet Micah 5:2, stating the Christ would be born in Bethlehem of Judea. The Magi then followed the star to Bethlehem, found Jesus with Mary, and worshiped him, offering gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
The speaker emphasizes that a worthy King is worthy of worship, noting that the Magi, who were not Jewish, came to worship Jesus, while the religious leaders who knew the prophecies did not. He connects Matthew's genealogy, starting with Abraham and David, to the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, particularly linking Jesus' birth in Bethlehem to the city of David and prophecies in Ezekiel 34 about a Shepherd King. The message encourages listeners to recognize Jesus as King and to worship him, defining worship as ascribing ultimate worth and devotion to God, involving the whole person in adoration, surrender, and obedience, as described in Romans 12:1.
The sermon concludes by urging believers to seek Jesus, adore him, and give sacrificially to his kingdom, including their time and resources. It challenges listeners to examine where their worship aligns with Jesus as King and where areas of their lives need to be brought into alignment. The speaker references Matthew 6:33, encouraging the audience to seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness.
