Born To Die | Matthew 2:1-11 | Pastor Tim Anderson

What is the destiny of the little baby born in Bethlehem? In this Christmas study of Matthew 2:1–11, Pastor Tim Anderson explores the journey of the Magi—the wise men from the East who traveled hundreds of miles to find the newborn King of the Jews. By examining the example of the Magi, we discover the purest form of worship: giving without the expectation of getting anything in return. Pastor Tim connects the wonder of the cradle to the sacrifice of the cross, revealing how the very gifts presented at Jesus' birth—specifically the myrrh—pointed toward His ultimate destiny. Jesus was not just a remarkable child; He was the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world, born specifically to die so that we might have eternal life. In this study, you will discover: - The Identity of the Magi: Why these "king makers" were likely influenced by the legacy of the prophet Daniel in the East. - Pure Worship: Why the wise men are the ultimate biblical example of giving to God when He can do nothing "for" us in return. - Spirit and Truth: How worship is anchored in the Word of God rather than just a specific time or place. - Three Responses to Christ: The contrast between the indifference of the religious leaders, the hostility of Herod, and the adoration of the wise men. - The Symbolism of Myrrh: How the same substance used at His birth was used again to prepare His body for burial, signaling that He was born to die. For more sermons by Pastor Tim Anderson, visit https://www.ccburbank.org/ 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Wonder of a Newborn 01:48 - Who were the Magi? (Magi vs. Magicians) 02:33 - The Daniel Connection: How the East knew a King was coming 04:27 - The 900-Mile Journey: The Cost of Seeking Jesus 05:13 - Purity in Worship: Giving vs. Getting 07:28 - Anchored in the Word: Spirit and Truth (Micah 5:2) 09:55 - The Indifference of the Scribes: Six Miles of Apathy 11:53 - Herod’s Deception: The Lie of "Worship" 12:50 - Worship and Warfare: Three Responses to Jesus 14:02 - Caroling and Neighborhood Warfare 18:20 - Exceedingly Great Joy: Why Christians Get Loud 23:03 - Bowing Down: Pepto and Proskeneo 25:20 - The Grotto in Bethlehem: Finding Jesus in the Cave 27:43 - The Literal and Symbolic Wealth of the Gifts 29:37 - The Mystery of Myrrh: From the Cradle to the Grave 30:57 - John 19: Jesus’ Burial and the Final use of Myrrh 32:04 - Conclusion: Connecting Christmas to Communion ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons Request Prayer: https://www.revival.tv/prayerrequest 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #Matthew2 #BornToDie #PastorTimAnderson #ChristmasSermon #TheMagi #WiseMen #BibleStudy #Worship #Bethlehem #TheCross #Communion