When Men Encounter a King
”The Baby King”
Matthew 2:1-12

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

Matthew 2:1-12

Star…
	We’re all hard-wired for hope
	Hope = certainty

Paranoid King…
	We’re looking for peace in our complicated lives
	Peace = contentment

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” – Matthew 2:10

Joy = comfort
	Well-being; relief

God is the…
Author of joy
	Giver of joy through Jesus
	Sustainer of joy through His Spirit

Joy…
Is the result of seeking for and surrendering to Jesus
Is being grateful in a world of greed
Motivates us to live generously

Christmas is about finding meaning because of the joy of Jesus!