The episode begins with Michael Smith introducing the topic of worshiping like a wise guy, focusing on Matthew chapter 2. He reads the passage about wise men from the east coming to Jerusalem after Jesus's birth, asking where the king of the Jews is. Smith speculates they came from Babylon, a 40-day journey, and knew to go because they held onto scripture from Numbers chapter 14 about a star coming out of Jacob. He notes this prophecy was kept for 500 to 700 years, showing belief and obedience. Smith discusses the name Jacob, linking it to the northern tribes of Israel exiled in 722 BC, suggesting the wise men had exposure to them. He explains that worship in that era was location-specific, requiring travel to Jerusalem where God lived, as seen with the Ethiopian official in Acts. The host emphasizes that to worship like a wise guy, one must go to the house of God and gather with other believers, since the story mentions wise men plural. He connects this to modern applications, urging listeners to attend gatherings if not shut-ins. Smith then delves into the gift of frankincense, describing it as a gum resin from balsam trees native to Sheba in Yemen or Somaliland, 1,400 to 1,600 miles away. He notes its scarcity and expense, used as holy incense on the altar, making Jesus's house smell like the tabernacle. The spiritual point is that Jesus is the permitted sacrificial incense. Smith concludes by summarizing that worship like a wise guy involves holding scripture, going to God's house, and enduring long waits, costing something significant. The episode ends with a farewell until tomorrow.
