In addition to the New International Version (2011) of the Bible, the following resources were used to help write this sermon: Myron S. Augsburger, Matthew in The Communicator’s Commentary, pp. 26-30; James Montgomery Boice, The Gospel of Matthew, Volume 1, pp. 21-18; David Daniels, Christmas Time (II): The Test of Time, Pantego Bible Church, Fort Worth, TX, 12-10-17; Douglas R.A. Hare, Matthew in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 8-12; William Hendriksen, The Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament Commentary, pp. 130-45.