Pastor Verne preaching on, “After God’s Gift Was Given” from Matthew 2:1-12.

These verses identify false worship as seen with King Herod, and true worship as seen with the Magi. King Herod’s false worship was characterized with inner trouble, head knowledge, empty words, and self-seeking. The Magi pursued finding the Christ Child. They followed God. They had joy and generosity as they listened to God’s voice and were true worshippers of the Savior, Christ the Lord.