THE WONDER OF HIS HOPE Luke 2:8-20 Alan Dionson December 3, 2023
Introduction
The different kinds of gifts during Christmas: want, welcome, waste, wear and wonder.
A. THE SHEPHERD’S BACKGROUND
1. They were ostracized (v. 8)
2. They were outsiders (v. 8)
3. They were outlined (v. 8)
B. THE SHEPHERD’S BESTOWAL
1. They saw God’s glory (v. 9, 14)
2. They received God’s goodness (v. 10)
3. They witnessed God’s grace (v. 11-12)
C. THE SHEPHERDS BLESSINGS
1. A redeemed identity (v. 9, 10, 14)
2. A renewed community (v. 16-18)
3. A restored destiny (v. 20)
Conclusion
Our God continues to look after His sheep and identifies with the shepherds.
