1. “When a human being stands in the presence of the glory of the Lord, they will be molded, shaped and changed by that experience.”

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. IV. God’s Glory Brings Transformation 1. The Shepherds have been Transformed 2. Their World Has Been Transformed