For Kids: Based on today's sermon from Matthew 2, what made the wisemen truly wise?  

For Discussion:

• Why is worship such an important part of Christmas?  
• “The east” in Scripture often symbolizes separation from God. Why then is it significant that the wise men in Matthew 2 came to Jesus from the east? What implications does this text have for those who are far from God?   
• If you are not a Christian, have you considered the implications of this text for your own life?  
• Why is it important to understand that God allowed Herod to know that Jesus was the Christ?  
• If God gives both the wise and the wicked some level of understanding about him, then what is the difference between the two? What do the wise do with the knowledge of God that they have? What do the wicked do?  
• If you are a Christian, how will you make sure you live more like the wise men and not like Herod?  
• If you are not a Christian, God has given you knowledge of himself. What will you do with it? If you are ready to follow the wise men’s example and worship Christ, please send us a message so we can help you think through your next steps.  

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