Text: Matthew 2:1-2

Matthew 2:1, “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, v.2, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”

Worship – Proskuneo, Heb.

1) to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence

2) among the Orientals, esp. the Persians, to fall upon the knees and

touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound

reverence; to worship Christ is the highest expression of reverence and honor, especially given to a

King who is one of superior rank.

3) in the NT by kneeling or prostration to do homage (to one) or make

obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication

3a) used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank

Introduction: The word, “adore,” also means to worship.

O Come Let Us Adore Him Rightly…
O Come Let Us Adore Him Repeatedly…
O Come Let Us Adore Him Reverently…
O Come Let Us Adore Him Responsively…

The wise men came to worship Jesus!
Wise men STILL seek Him!
Wise men STILL worship Him!
Let us adore the Lord Jesus Christ!
Let us adore HIM — not some R&B, or Hip Hop musician!
Let us adore HIM — not some politician!
Let us adore HIM — not some preacher!
Let us adore HIM — not some teacher!
Let us adore HIM — not a movie star but King of Glory, and the bright and morning star!

I. LET US ADORE HIM RIGHTLY 
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in
spirit and in truth. (KJV)

A. Not JUST a gentle infant, but also the glorious INCARNATION!
B. Not JUST a good man, but also the GOD-man!
C. Not just a good teacher, but also God’s TRUTH!

Philippians 2:6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Philippians 2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Philippians 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
Philippians 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (KJV)

II. LET US ADORE HIM REPEATEDLY 
Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast
left thy first love. (KJV) Never lose your passion and fervent love of God!

Revelation 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. (KJV)

A. As we live in His world, we should worship and adore Him daily
B. As we labor in His field, we should worship and adore Him daily
C. As we look for His return, we should worship and adore Him daily

III. LET US ADORE HIM REVERENTLY 
Mark 12:6 Having yet therefore one son, his well-beloved, he sent him also
last unto them, saying, They will reverence (honor) my son. (KJV)

A. Let us give Him preference
1. Giving His will first place
B. Let us give Him praise
C. Let us give Him preeminence

Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (KJV)

IV. LET US ADORE HIM RESPONSIVELY 
1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. (KJV)
Let us respond in adoration:

A. By loving His children
B. By sharing our faith
C. By living by His commandments

Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him (a lawyer tempting Him), Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
Matthew 22:38 This is the first and great commandment.
Matthew 22:39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. (KJV)

Isaiah 9:6, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. v.7, Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.”

Let us remember the true meaning of Christmas, and worship Christ our Lord today and every day.

Let us thank God for sending His only Begotten son as a baby born in a lowly manger to become the Bread of Life for us and give us eternal life.  It’s by God’s grace that we are here, and by His grace that we can enjoy this Christmas Day & holiday season.  Be sure to share the Love of Jesus Christ with everyone that you can. Let them know that Jesus really loves them, and He died for every one of their sins. Go tell somebody today.  Amen