“Shepherds and Angels”
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
Luke 2:8-20 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at
night. (9) An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they
were terrified. (10) But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause
great joy for all the people. (11) Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the
Messiah, the Lord. (12) This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a
manger.” (13) Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and
saying, (14) “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
(15) When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” (16) So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. (17) When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, (18) and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. (19) But Mary treasured up all
these things and pondered them in her heart. (20) The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
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1. THE ANGEL’S APPEARANCE
1 Samuel 16:11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?”
“There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.”
Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will
cause great joy for all the people.
2. THE ANGEL’S WORDS
Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the
Lord.
Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his
favor rests.”
Luke 2:17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told
them about this child
Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had
heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.