Jesus Changes Everything (Luke 2:8-20) - 1/1/23

INTRO

• Perfect timing for a NEW YEAR sermon.

• A NEW YEAR is a NEW YOU

• Christ is born… what next?

• The Shepherds give a great example of a changed life.

• They encounter Christ and begin to live differently

The Message from Heaven – vv. 8-14

• Angel of the Lord – a messenger with a Word from God

• Fear Not – Worship, adore. honor and respect, but do not worry.

• Bring good news of great joy for all people

• Everything points to this… this is what the world has been waiting for

• A Savior, Christ the Lord

• Saves for our sins

• Lord of our life

• Authority over all

• Guidance

• Provision

• Heavenly host join in

• Glory to God in the highest

• Peace on earth

• Those whom He is pleased

• God comes to man

• God’s favor upon those that are His

The Reaction of the Shepherds – vv. 15-17

• They heard

• They discussed

• They believed

• They obeyed

• With haste

• They went

• Followed the Word precisely

• They proclaimed

• Made known

• Could not help but share

• They lived differently

• glorifying and praising God

• Trusting (Heard and seen as had been told)

• God said it… then did it

The Impact on the People – vv. 18-19

• All who heard

• Romans 10:9-15

• Wondered at the words told them

• Marvel, consider

• Extraordinary… impressed or disturbed

• Mary treasured up and pondered

• To keep close… think through