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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
Wondered at the words told them
Marvel, consider
Extraordinary… impressed or disturbed
Mary treasured up and pondered
To keep close… think through