THEMES

Old Testament: Isaiah 60:1-6: The light of God's glory has appeared.

Epistle: Ephesians 3:1-12: The gospel is for all, including Gentiles.

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12: The visit of the wise men.

PREACHING POSSIBILITIES

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
1. The sermon might focus on the wise men. Why are they called "wise?" As in the Gospel lesson for the day, the wise men were more than men who studied the stars. History has called them wise men because they made a quest for God. Today, men are wise if they seek God in Christ. The foolish seek other gods power, prestige, possessions. In addition, wise men follow guidance. They saw a result of humble acceptance of guidance, they reached the Christ-child. Moreover, wise men then and now worship the King.

2. In the Gospel for the Day we can see…