Introduction

1. Life is full of surprises!

2. Four Surprises in the biblical narrative in Matthew chapter 2.

Surprise 1
THE UNEXPECTED SEEKERS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE (vv.1-2)

Surprise 2
THE ‘COULDN’T-CARE-LESS’ REJECTORS OF GOD IN THIS NARRATIVE — HEROD AND THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS (vv.3-8)

Surprise 3
THE WAY GOD CHOOSES TO DELIVER (vv.9-18)

Surprise 4
THE WAY THE ANCIENT ORACLES WERE FULFILLED (vv.13-23)

Conclusion
Jesus – King of kings and Lord of lords!

Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 3:1–4:16
Next Week’s Speakers: Speaker(s): Ps Ann Chan (BPJ), Rev Sharon Fong (WDL) & Ps Benjamin Sun (East)