ANGELS AND SHEPHERDSLuke 2:8-20Pastor Alan DionsonDecember 8, 2024
Introduction
A. THE SHEPHERD’S BURDEN
1. Shepherds were sidelined (v. 8)
2. Shepherds were viewed with skepticism (v. 9)
3. Shepherds were stereotyped (v. 10)
B. THE SHEPHERDS BLESSINGS
1. The shepherds were witnesses of the Messiah (v. 11-16)
2. The shepherds were messengers of wonder (v. 17-18a)
3. The shepherds teaches us pure worship (v. 20)
Conclusion
How can we be a witnesses of God’s work this season…
1. Be humble. God’s greatest work is often given to the ordinary and the overlooked.
2. Be faithful. God’s word requires faith and action.
3. Be joyful. God’s gift is meant to be shared with joy.
