To which of the following did the angels announce the greatest news in human history, the birth of God’s Son? A: Senators living in Rome B: Priests living in Jerusalem C: Philosophers living in Athens D: Shepherds living out in fields
To which of the following did angels announce the greatest news in human history, the birth of God’s Son? A: Senators living in Rome B: Priests living in Jerusalem C: Philosophers living in Athens D: Shepherds living out in fields
To which of the following did angels announce the greatest news in human history, the birth of God’s Son? A: Senators living in Rome B: Priests living in Jerusalem C: Philosophers livings in Athens D: Shepherds living out in fields
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields near by, keeping watch over their flocks at night.”
THE SHOCKING STORY OF THE SHEPHERDS!!
“In the bleak midwinter” “What can I give him, Poor as I am? “If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb.”
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them And they were terrified But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy for all people.”
if it’s good news for shepherds, then it’s good news for each of us: unimportant unbelieving untalented undeserving
GOOD NEWS! “Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you: he is Christ the Lord.” This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep (John 10: 11)
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognise him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. (John 1:10-11) Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. (John 1:12-13)
How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming; But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him, still The dear Christ enters in.
O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin, and enter in; be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Immanuel