KING JESUS | From the Beginning | Dreamers Church Austin

SERIES TITLE: KING JESUS

John 18:37 You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in
saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the
world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to Me”

SERMON TITLE: From The Beginning

Wise men brought special valuable gifts to honor a king or deity in the ancient world: gold
as a precious metal, frankincense as perfume or incense, and myrrh as anointing oil.
Mt 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they
bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented
him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
1. Gold
Gold is the metal of kings. When gold was presented to Jesus, it acknowledged
his right to rule. The wise men knew Jesus was the King of kings.

Frankincense
Incense was also a significant gift. It was used in the temple worship. It was
mixed with the oil that was used to anoint the priests of Israel. It was part of the
meal offerings that were offerings of thanksgiving and praise to God. In
presenting this gift the wise men pointed to Christ as our great High Priest, the
one whose whole life was acceptable and well pleasing to his Father.
3. Myrrh
Myrrh was used for embalming. By any human measure it would be odd, if not
offensive, to present to the infant Christ a spice used for embalming. But it was
not offensive in this case, nor was it odd. It was a gift of faith, acknowledging the
suffering He would go through