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December 17 | The Shepherds

December 17 | The Shepherds

The Shepherds And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 • These shepherds were common, ___________________, hard-working guys. • Shepherds would have been ceremonially _________________ because of their work. • These shepherds may have tended sheep used in the _________________________ system at the Temple.

The Shepherds And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 • These shepherds were common, ___________________, hard-working guys. • Shepherds would have been ceremonially _________________ because of their work. • These shepherds may have tended sheep used in the _________________________ system at the Temple.

The Birth Announcement But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 • Angels are not chubby beings, they are ___________________ and servants of God. • God’s birth announcement is one of “good news.” _______________ means “good news.” • “A Savior has been born to you.” The Gospel is ___________________ – “for you.”

The Birth Announcement But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 • Angels are not chubby beings, they are ___________________ and servants of God. • God’s birth announcement is one of “good news.” _______________ means “good news.” • “A Savior has been born to you.” The Gospel is ___________________ – “for you.”

Inspired? Share it! #rhccChristmas

Inspired? Share it! #rhccChristmas

The Response So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. Luke 2:16-18 • They “hurried off” – they were _______________ to see what God was doing! • They “found” – this implies an intense _______________. • They _______________ the “good news” with others.

The Response So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. Luke 2:16-18 • They “hurried off” – they were _______________ to see what God was doing! • They “found” – this implies an intense _______________. • They _______________ the “good news” with others.

What do we learn from the Shepherds… The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen which were just as they had been told. Luke 2:20 1. The Gospel is for _________ people. 2. The Shepherds became the first _____________________ of the Gospel. 3. The Shepherds returned ______________________ after being with Jesus.

What do we learn from the Shepherds… The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen which were just as they had been told. Luke 2:20 1. The Gospel is for _________ people. 2. The Shepherds became the first _____________________ of the Gospel. 3. The Shepherds returned ______________________ after being with Jesus.

The power of perspective. When you look at Christmas what do you see? • Chaos vs. _____________ • Receiving vs. _______________ • Stuff vs. _______________________ • Yourself vs. _____________

The power of perspective. When you look at Christmas what do you see? • Chaos vs. _____________ • Receiving vs. _______________ • Stuff vs. _______________________ • Yourself vs. _____________

Are you pursuing Christ in your life?

Are you pursuing Christ in your life?

Taking It Home When God sent His birth announcement, He focused on a bunch of shepherds. How amazing! Shepherds were ordinary, hard-working guys. They were waiting on the Messiah, and when the angels showed up they decided to go and see what God was doing. After meeting Jesus, they returned different – worshipping and glorifying God. They experienced the Christ of Christmas. Jesus has come, so how do you respond? Will you experience the Christ of Christmas and will you be different? Will you worship and glorify God for who He is and for what He is doing in your life! Joy to the world, the Lord is come! This is the Good News! Merry Christmas!

Taking It Home When God sent His birth announcement, He focused on a bunch of shepherds. How amazing! Shepherds were ordinary, hard-working guys. They were waiting on the Messiah, and when the angels showed up they decided to go and see what God was doing. After meeting Jesus, they returned different – worshipping and glorifying God. They experienced the Christ of Christmas. Jesus has come, so how do you respond? Will you experience the Christ of Christmas and will you be different? Will you worship and glorify God for who He is and for what He is doing in your life! Joy to the world, the Lord is come! This is the Good News! Merry Christmas!

Inspired? Share it! #rhccChristmas

Inspired? Share it! #rhccChristmas