When Men Encounter a King
Matthew 2:1-12

We’re all looking for certainty and meaning in our complicated lives.

Christmas is for the…
	Seekers, Starters, Returners, Convincers

Matthew 2:1-12

What was your “star” experience?

Why does God give us “star” experiences?
	We are ALL hard-wired for hope!

Hopelessness…
	Leads to anxiety
	Anxiety causes fear
	Fear produces anger

Hope is expressed in 2 ways:
	Hope for something 
	Hope in someone

When we encounter the King, we find hope!

Hope = certainty

Hope…
	Begins, sustains, and gives courage to our spiritual journey
Always includes waiting – the hardest work
Leads to profound reverence
Is sparked by the past, joy in the present, and certainty of the future
	Dilutes anxiety, fear, and anger

Christmas is the encounter of hope!