Matthew 2:1-2 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

1. Discover His true _______________________. (3a)

v. 3a “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature…”

John 1:4-5 “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

2. Marvel at His _______________________. (2-3)

v. 2 “…through whom also he created the world.”

Colossians 1:16-17 “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”

3. Trust in His ______________________________. (3)

v. 3 “…after making purification for sins…”

Hebrews 9:22 “Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.”

4. Surrender to His ______________________________. (2-3)

v. 2 “but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things…”

Revelation 5:9-10 “And they sang a new song, saying, ‘Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.’”