First Baptist Church of Hoquiam
Sunday Worship, December 21, 2025

      • Luke 2:8–9ESV

  • Wouldn’t we witness like the shepherds?

    Luke 2:15–18 ESV
    15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.

    What was the response of the shepherds after experiencing these amazing miracles?

    Wouldn’t we seek Jesus like the Magi (Wise Men)

    Matthew 2:1–12 ESV
    1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 “ ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ” 7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

    Who were the Magi?

    Highly educated scholars from the east (Babylon). Students and interpreters of Astrology or Astrological signs.

    How did they know what the star meant?

    There own studies.

    Knowledge of Jewish Prophecy

    Numbers 24:17 ESV
    17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near: a star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel; it shall crush the forehead of Moab and break down all the sons of Sheth.

    The Miraculous appearance and behavior of the star

    The wise men could follow it to Israel
    There, they learned the location Bethlehem from scriptures
    It led them directly to the home where Jesus was
    God drew these men to bare witness. They left their own country and followed a star. Their science drew them and by faith they left to protect Jesus.

    Wouldn’t we proclaim Jesus like the angels

    Luke 2:8–14 ESV
    8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

    We will . . .

    . . . tell others how Jesus worked a miracle to change us.

    . . . look for the coming of Jesus and by faith walk where He leads us.

    . . . Worship God and proclaim that our savior has come so all the world can hear.

    This is what the lighting of the candles represents.

      • Luke 2:15–18ESV

      • Matthew 2:1–12ESV

      • Numbers 24:17ESV

      • Luke 2:8–14ESV

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