The Story: Part 2 - Wise Men

Houston's First Baptist Church

The story of the wise men in Matthew 2 presents us with a crucial question: Who is truly ruling our lives? These historical figures weren't Jewish, yet they traveled hundreds of miles following a star to find the newborn King. Their journey reveals that wise people are seekers who actively pursue God. When they found Jesus, they responded with worship and overwhelming joy, unlike King Herod who felt threatened by the true King. The wise men's encounter was transforming - they bowed in worship, …