Fools and Wise Men, Part 1 (Matthew 2:1–3) John MacArthur

Summary

This sermon focuses on the visit of the wise men to Jesus in Matthew chapter 2, highlighting them as Persian kingmakers who politically and spiritually recognized Jesus as the anticipated king. The text emphasizes that these Gentiles, despite being outside Old Testament covenants, sought and acknowledged the Messiah, contrasting with the Jewish people's indifference. The takeaway is that Jesus is presented as king, receiving honor and recognition from unexpected sources, even from the beginning of his life.