After this interview the wise men went their way. And the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. Matthew 2:9

When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11

a. The gift for a gift

b. A gift for a favor

c. A grace gift.

a. Give an unexpected gift to someone

b. The wise men gave a gift with genuine joy

c. Their gift was personal

WE saw his star as it rose, and WE have come to worship him. Matthew 2:2

The star THEY had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. Matthew 2:9

When THEY saw the star, THEY were filled with joy! Matthew 2:10

THEY bowed down and worshiped him. Matthew 2:11

d. Give a gift that will last

i. The gift of memories

ii. A Godly heritage

They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11

e. Give that gift now

Don’t put it off; do it now! Don’t rest until you do. Proverbs 6:4

When you make a vow to the Lord your God, be prompt in fulfilling whatever you promised him. For the Lord your God demands that you promptly fulfill all your vows, or you will be guilty of sin. Deuteronomy 23:21

We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders. Psalm 78:4

You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:2