Sermon Recap for January 8

Well, Elvis got a mention but that was it…

Gifts and Kings: Matthew 2:1-12 (audio here)

Who are the Magi?

Persian Philosopher/Scholar/Astrologers
Where did they come?

  House, because the King had left the building

What are their Gifts?

  1.    Gold: royalty and wealth; purity and deity
    a.    18,811.20 a pound (Monex, avg)
  2.    Frankincense: Priesthood
    a.    11.50 a pound (Amazon.com)
  3.    Myrrh: senses and sacrifice
    a.    15.99 a pound (Amazon.com)
Who is the True King?
What do we do about it?

Hosea Introduction (audio here)

Thanks for taking the time to read! Doug Hibbard