CHRISTMAS GIFTS: In our consumer culture, Christmas can become all about getting and giving the latest gadgets and goods. Due to this, we've pushed aside the one gift that fulfills our deepest needs: Jesus the Christ. This series takes a fresh look at the gifts the wise men brought the child Jesus--gold, frankincense, and myrrh--and the ultimate gift that Jesus offers through salvation. In this second part of our Christmas Gifts series we take a look at the gift of frankincense that the magi presented to Jesus. Frankincense was associated with the priesthood of Israel as the priests burned a sweet smelling offering to God on behalf of the people. Jesus is now our Great High Priest and stand as mediator before God so that we may approach His throne boldly. A Gift That Smells Matthew 2:9-11, Hebrews 4:14-16 I. This gift’s meaning II. This recipient’s ministry