Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin What does it mean to seek God? - S25E3
Dec 22, 2025
Join pastors Ryan Britt and Jonathan Vinke as they dive into the rich story of the Magi from Matthew 2. They unpack the misconceptions surrounding the Magi and their costly commitment to seek Jesus, contrasting them with King Herod and religious leaders who missed the Messiah. The conversation explores the importance of aligning our searches for God with Scripture. Practical insights emerge on how to invite others to faith and the significance of the Magi's gifts, revealing deeper theological connections. A truly enlightening discussion that encourages active faith!
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Creation Points Toward God
- The Magi followed a visible sign and ancient texts to find Jesus, showing creation can point toward God.
- Pastor Joby Martin emphasizes that general revelation leads toward, but doesn't replace, God's revealed Word.
You Find What You Look For
- What you look for determines what you find; seekers see what they expect to find.
- Pastor Joby Martin warns that if you don't look for Jesus, you will never find him.
Shark Tooth Story
- Pastor Joby Martin shares he never searched for shark teeth and thus never found any.
- He uses this to illustrate that people who don't search for Jesus won't encounter him.