2. Immanuel, God With Us God With Us in Our Celebration “God With Us in Our Celebration” Luke 2:8-14

3. GREAT JOY TO ALL PEOPLE John 10:11 THE GOOD SHEPHERD 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. John 10:14 (NKJV) 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.

4. GREAT JOY TO ALL PEOPLE 1 Peter 5:4The Chief Shepherd 1 Peter 5:4 The Chief Shepherd Chief Shepherd 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. Hebrews 13:20 The Great Shepherd Great Shepherd 20 Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that Great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

5. Shepherding in this period: Despised Despised occupation Accused Accused of thievery for using other peoples lands to graze their flocks Lonely Lonely, thankless job Guarding Guarding the sheep at night from predators and thieves.

6. Shepherds Expertise: Constantly counting sheep (everyone was important) Lifting the weak on their shoulders to rescue them. Creating crude pens where they could feel safe and sleep free of wolves.

7. GREAT JOY TO ALL PEOPLE Presence The Presence of the Lord: (vs.8,9) Purpose The Purpose of His Presence: (vs.10) Plan The Plan of God to Save Them: (vs.11) Published The Published Message: (vs.15-18)