The Purpose of Christmas
Amazed Again
I. He came because of them
Luke 2:8-11 (HCSB)
.In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David”
II. The shepherds in shock
Jesus Deals With Our Fear
(vs. 12, HCSB)
"Don't be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy. Today a Savior is born!"
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors!" .
III. Sometimes seeing is believing
Jesus Lets Us See What We Need To See
Luke 2:16-18, HCSB
"they hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the feeding trough. After seeing [them], they reported the message they were told about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them."
(v. 20)
"glorifying and praising God"
Acts 17:6, HCSB
These men . . . have turned the world upside down"
