Bible Study

Sermon Matthew 2:1-12 We Three Kings By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Among the beloved songs of this season is the hymn we sang just before the gospel: “We three kings of Orient are.” One commentator, Paul Westermeyer, remarks that this song “has the aura of coming anonymously out of the distant past.” Certainly many of … Continue reading “Matthew 2:1-12 We Three Kings (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 2:1-12 Twists, Turns and Detours Along the Way By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Happy New Year! Yes, I know our New Year began on November 30, but let’s give the pagans their day. It’s the start of a new calendar year and we’re all looking to see what the next twelve months have … Continue reading “Matthew 2:1-12 Twists, Turns, and Detours Along the Way (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 2:1-12 The Star of Bethlehem By Dr. Philip W. McLarty During this Advent season we’ve been following the prophecy of Isaiah, as he described signs foretelling the dawning of God’s New Creation in Jesus Christ. For example, he said, “The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with … Continue reading “Matthew 2:1-12 The Star of Bethlehem (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 2:1-12 Meaningful Gifts By Dr. Jeffrey K. London Ah, yes, The Wisemen. Persian Magi from the east following a renegade star and searching for a child born king of the Jews. Visions of Christmas cards and nativity scenes, complete with camels carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh dance in our minds eye. Yes, we … Continue reading “Matthew 2:1-12, Meaningful Gifts (London) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 2:1-12 Transcending the Tribe By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen So lets talk about those strange fellows present in every crche, highlight of every pageant, subject of story and song. We three kings …. no they were not. The word is Magi, a kind of astrologer priest common to Syria and Iran in those … Continue reading “Matthew 2:1-12 Transcending the Tribes (Bowen) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 2:1-12 A Feast of Epiphanies By The Rev. David Sellery These first verses from the second chapter of Matthew are among the most action packed accounts found in the sixty-six books of the Bible. A Hollywood script writer would be hard pressed to match the inspiration and the intrigue, the triumph over treachery. … Continue reading “Matthew 2:1-12 A Feast of Epiphanies (Sellery) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 2:13-23 They Grow Up So Fast By Pastor Steven Molin Dear friends in Christ, grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father, and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. One of the great traditions of Christmas is the sending and receiving of Christmas cards from family and friends. People whom … Continue reading “Matthew 2:13-23 They Grow up So Fast (Molin) – Bible study”

Sermon Herod: The Not So Great By The Rev. Billy D. Strayhorn INTRODUCTION: I don’t remember where I gleaned this story, but it was in some of my readings this week in sermon prep. But Brenda Roberts of Stone Mountain, Georgia is a Sunday school teacher. She was reading the story of Jesus’ birth to … Continue reading “Matthew 2:13-23 Herod: The Not So Great (Strayhorn) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 2:13-23 Are Angels Real? Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists Matthew 2:13-23 Are Angels Real? Dr. Keith Wagner I recently had my film developed from our trip overseas. Many of the pictures were taken in cathedrals in Germany and the Netherlands. As I was examining them I noticed … Continue reading “Matthew 2:13-23 Are Angels Real (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Matthew 3:1-12 John’s Fire & Spirit By Fr. Bill Wigmore (This sermon was delivered to a group recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.) Well once again welcome & good evening howre you all doin tonight? Tonights the second Sunday in Advent and as we said last week, Advent is roughly the 30-day season that … Continue reading “Matthew 3:1-12 John’s Fire & Spirit (Wigmore) – Bible study”