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It's Christmas in July

by PamFord Davis 
07/16/20
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The Wise Men were seeking the King of the Jews.

‘Where is He?’

Would they find Him in King Herod’s palace?

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born (Matthew 2:1-4 NASB).”

Where is He?

“They said to him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been written by the prophet:

‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah,
Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah;
For out of you shall come forth a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel (Matthew 2:5-6 NASB).’”

The magi marveled!

“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.  After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:10-11 NASB).”

It’s Christmas in July.

Jesus is King of Kings; where is He?

“Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us (Romans 8:34b NASB).”