The Gifts We Bring: Frankincense
The Gifts We Bring: Frankincense

Palms Presbyterian Sermons by Palms Presbyterian Church

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The Gifts We Bring (Part 2)

John 14:8-11

Sunday, December 15, 2024

The second gift that the Magi brought to Jesus was Frankincense, a precious spice used in Israel for sacrificial offerings. It is a gift that points us to the divine nature of Jesus. What does it mean that Jesus is the divine Son of God? What does it tell us about Jesus and, more importantly, what does it tell us about God?

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: The Gifts We Bring

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