Magi - Real Men of Christmas: Wk 3

What if the greatest gift of Christmas isn’t something you give or receive—but the One you choose to bow down to? The Magi traveled nearly 800 miles on little more than a prophecy and a star, believing that if the promised King had truly come, He was worth seeking at all costs. In Week 3 of Real Men of Christmas, we look at these wise men—not for their crowns or status, but for their posture. While Herod clung tightly to his own throne and the religious leaders stayed comfortable in tradition, the Magi refused to miss Jesus. They followed God’s prompting, bowed before the true King, and opened their treasures in extravagant worship. Pastor Joby unpacks why their response still matters today: because every one of us approaches Jesus like Herod, the religious leaders, or the Magi. And the gifts we bring reveal what we believe about Him—our King, our Christ, our Savior. As we celebrate Christmas and partner with Compassion International to love “the least of these,” this message invites us to examine our hearts, our worship, and the direction of our lives. What gift will you bring to Jesus this Christmas—and which direction will He lead you next? 📣 Episode Mentions: • Scripture Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 • Preacher: Pastor Joby Martin 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week: • Story https://youtu.be/RjSXujumhAg • Full Sermon https://youtube.com/live/_EYOkcX8kjI • Podcast https://youtu.be/aW6KVAU8XRM • Real Men of Christmas Sermon Series Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPamfBMxHQ7tLTXqeiEKzwO4g&si=aTRK96ZHaVOWJA4Z • Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG692pIhVPalAqqevl0Vj7-9hbAkvaxgD #TheChurchOfEleven22 #Jesus #Christian #testimony #Church #RealMenofChristmas #RealMenofChristmasSeries About The Church of Eleven22 The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple