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The Journey | The Gift of Wisdom | Part 1 of 2 | Pastor John Hunter

In Part 1 of The Journey Christmas series, Pastor John Hunter explores one of the most overlooked gifts in the Christmas story: wisdom. Through the story of the Magi in Matthew 2, we discover that wise people don’t drift — they follow the right compass, keep going despite obstacles, and let the journey lead them to worship. This message reminds us that the greatest gift of Christmas isn’t found at a destination… it’s found in a relationship with Jesus. Key Highlights • Why the Magi may be the most misunderstood part of the Christmas story • Who the Magi really were — and why their journey mattered • Why wisdom is about direction, not having all the details • The difference between following a map and following a compass • Why knowing Scripture doesn’t always mean responding to it • How obstacles (and “Herods”) try to steal worship • Why God often directs us as we go • Why the goal of the journey is worship — not arrival Key Bible Verses Matthew 2:1–12 Numbers 24:17 Micah 5:2 Psalm 72:10–11 Isaiah 60:3, 6 Reflection Questions What compass are you following right now — God’s Word or something else? What obstacles are trying to distract or discourage your pursuit of Jesus? Are you tempted to quit because the journey feels long or unclear? Is your faith focused on a destination… or a relationship with God? How is your current journey shaping your worship? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Time 05:20– Icebreaker: Favorite Christmas Gift 06:18 – Introduction to Magi 12:29 – What Wise People Do: Follow the Right Compass 15:29 – Scripture as the Compass (Prophecy & Promise) 18:52 – Keep Going Despite Obstacles 29:04 – Let the Journey Lead to Worship 39:52 – Closing Questions & Challenge #TheJourneySeries, #GiftOfWisdom, #ChristmasMessage, #Matthew2, #WiseMen, #Magi, #FollowTheCompass, #ChristianWisdom, #FaithJourney, #ChristmasTeaching, #WorshipJesus, #BiblicalTeaching, #SpiritualGrowth, #RiversUnitedChurch, #PastorJohnHunter, #ChristmasSermon, #JourneyToJesus, #FaithOverFear