Going Deeper in “The Gift of Imperfection”
Read the following a few times:
Matt 2:1-12; Matt 6:33; Jer 29:13; Rom 12:1; Luke 9:23
Reflect on the following:
1. If the Wise Men showed up today, what ‘treasures’ might they bring for Jesus?
2. What kind of gift would you want to bring to Jesus and why? (It could be something meaningful, funny, creative, or even symbolic.)
3. What is something you believe you’re gifted at or something you enjoy doing? How could you use that gift to honor God or serve others?
4. The wise men gave Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Why do you think they brought gifts at all? What do you think those gifts said about how they saw Jesus?
5. Why do you think the Wise Men were willing to travel so far just to see Jesus?
6. The Wise Men are outsiders, yet they show up first to worship Jesus. What does that say about who Jesus came for?
7. The star guided them step-by-step — not all at once. How do you see God guiding you today (even if it’s just one step)?
8. Herod saw Jesus as a threat. In what ways can Jesus feel threatening to our routines, pride, or desire for control?
9. How can we be more intentional about seeking Jesus—not just in church services, but in everyday life?
Wise Men Challenges — For This Week
1. Seek Jesus with Intention - Choose one spiritual practice to pursue daily this week. (Reading the Bible, prayer, conversation)
2. Give a Costly Gift - Do something for God or someone else that costs you something. (Time, money, comfort)
3. Follow God’s Direction — Even If It Changes Your Plans - Identify one area where you feel God prompting a next step (a relationship to mend, a habit to give up, a risk to take for growth, a place to serve).