The Gifts We Bring (Part 3)

Isaiah 53:1-6 & Philippians 2:4-11

Sunday, December 22, 2024

The third gift that the Magi brought to Jesus was myrrh. Myrrh was an all-purpose spice, used for incense, perfume, and cosmetics, but more importantly: in both Mark's and John's gospels, it is associated with Jesus' death. For this reason, this third gift has traditionally been understood to be a symbol of Jesus' human nature. It is a gift at Jesus' birth that points directly to his death.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Referenced in this sermon:

• Andrew Root, Faith Formation in a Secular Age (2017)

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