What the Wise Men Would Teach Us about Worship

Morning Worship
Matthew 2:1-12

1.  Worship is Intentional.
      a.  Worship was their reason for leaving home.
      b.  Worship remained the longing of their hearts.
      c.  Worship was the reward of their longing hearts.
           Psalms 73:25-28

2.  Worship is Personal.
      a.  The object of our worship is personal.
      b.  The subject of our worship is personal.
           Colossians 2:8-10

3.  Worship is Sacrificial.
      a.  The wise men gave the time required for worship.
      b.  The wise men gave their treasures in response to their worship.
      c.  The wise men gave themselves.
           2nd Corinthians 8:1-5 NKJV

4.  Worship is Reverential.     v.11
      a.  They humbled themselves.
           Psalms 95:6
      b.  They honored the young child, Jesus.

5.  Worship is Influential.    v.12
      a.  The wise men's devotion was confirmed.
      b.  The wise men's direction was changed.