“When a human being stands in the presence of the glory of the Lord, they will be molded, shaped and changed by that experience.”
The Glory of God in the Christmas Story – The Shepherds I. God’s Glory is Available to Everyone v. 8-9a 1. They Were at the Bottom of the Social Ladder 2. They Experienced the Glory of Christmas
II. God’s Glory Brings Unnecessary Fear v. 9 “Sore afraid” The Glory of God in the Christmas Story – The Shepherds --- extremely afraid, tremendously scared, scared to death
III. God’s Glory Brings Truth --- wishy washy, uncertain, unstable The World’s Truth God’s Truth --- a guideline, a principle, a standard that does not change which you can build your life upon
IV. God’s Glory Brings Transformation 1. The Shepherds have been Transformed 2. Their World Has Been Transformed