I. The History of these men – a priestly caste from Medio-Persia

II. The Story of their journey

III. The significance of their visit shows us

a.  The necessity of ‘revelation’
b.  The Gentiles ‘called’
c.  The theme of spiritual warfare, conflict in the heavenlies
d.  The divine protection through God’s Providence
e.  The fulfillment of Prophecy
    born in Bethlehem
    called out of Egypt
    called a Nazarene
f.  Differing responses to Scripture
    The Chief Priests and Scribes
    Herod, the King
    The Magi
g.  The example and pattern of their costly worship of Christ
    Myrhh – Give the Lord Christ due honor because of His death and yours.
    Frankincense – Live in an attitude of prayer
    Gold – He is your King.  Obedience is worship

The Wise Men not only brought the gifts to the Son of God, they, themselves were gifts from the Father to His Son. Note Jesus’ high priestly prayer (John 17). He prays for those the Father has given to Him.