“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 have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”…..10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh..”
Matthew 2:1-2,10-1 (NKJV)
Discussion Questions:
- How do you personally understand worship? In what ways do you express it in your life? Considering the example of the Magi, who came with reverence and wholehearted devotion to honor Jesus, how can we cultivate a worshipful attitude of the heart that truly honors God with humility, awe, and love—both in our personal lives and when we gather as a church? （Matt 2:1-2,10-11）
- In our daily lives, what are some specific ways we can honor God more intentionally with our time, finances, talents, and preparation for worship? What is one practical change we can make this week to offer God our best rather than what is convenient? (Mal 1:6-8)
- How do you personally understand the concept of honor, and what does it look like in practice? Can true honor—respect, reverence, and integrity—be expressed in the context of our everyday lives, such as in our families, classrooms, or workplaces? How might we cultivate a lifestyle that reflects genuine honor in the way we relate to others and to God? (1 Cor 3:16-17; 1 Peter 2:9; Pro 3:9-10; Malachi 3:10-11)