What will you give Jesus this Christmas?
The Three Kings, Bringing Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
On December 16, 2006, Leigh O’Dell of Beasley Allen led the Sanford Pinedo LLP Tuesday Morning call-in Bible Study, focusing on the story of the three kings (Matthew 2:10-12). Leigh taught a wonderful lesson on what the gifts these kings laid at the feet of Jesus symbolized, and what these symbols could teach us. Leigh noted that Gold was, even then, the most precious metal. Gold was the sign of kingship, and by giving gold, the wise men were acknowledging Jesus was King of kings, and Lord of lords. Frankincense, by contrast, was used in temple worship. It was used to offer up prayers of thanksgiving and joy—not for sin sacrifices. It symbolized the joy of Jesus’ birth and divinity of Jesus. Finally, Myrrh, a spice used for embalming, pointed to the coming death of Jesus on the cross. Leigh then turned to the participants, inquiring what each of us would bring to Jesus this Christmas. She suggested the gift of preparation, the gift of surrendering to Christ’s Lordship in our lives, and the gift of service to others. Please join us at Sanford Pinedo LLP in celebrating Jesus’ birthday by giving back to God and our community!