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The Shepherds and the Baby: Luke 2:1-21 - Reflection on the Birth of Jesus

Explore the humble beginnings of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, the shepherds' role in spreading the good news, and the significance of naming Him Jesus. Discover the true meaning of Christmas and the message of hope and salvation.

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The Shepherds and the Baby: Luke 2:1-21 - Reflection on the Birth of Jesus

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  1. The Shepherds and the Baby Luke 2:1-21 Sun Dec 4, 2011 The second Sunday of Advent

  2. Introduction • Dan – a Bah humbugger • No Santa • Hate shopping • Defender of “true” Christmas • Saintly Fellow • Actually curmudgeon

  3. Introduction • Lesson today: His birth and those surrounding it. • Pray

  4. Last Week • Mary and Joseph • Baby no Marriage • Not good but God was involved so they trusted him. • Mary and Joseph now in Bethlehem for tax census.

  5. Mary and Joseph • Time came for the baby • No room to have the baby, so off to the adjacent animal stable • Not like our stables today

  6. Mary and Joseph • Not really like this:

  7. Mary and Joseph • Real animal Stable • Smelly, noisy, dirty

  8. Mary and Joseph • Gave birth to the baby • Swaddled in cloth and placed in a Manger

  9. Mary and Joseph • Humble beginnings • But he was our Lord and Savior

  10. Shepherds • Sheep are still not smart • Can’t be left alone • Shepherds watch over them • Life-Changing event • Angel appears • Glory of the Lord shone – bright!

  11. Shepherds • Angels are terrifying • “Don’t be afraid” I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.

  12. Shepherds Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. • Angels back to heaven. • Shepherds decide to go • Shepherds obeyed.

  13. Shepherds • Birth announcement of royalty would normally be before Roman Senate and dignitaries • Birth announcement of messiah made before shepherds. • Shepherds undignified, outcasts. • Most important birth announcement in history made to… • …Shepherds

  14. Shepherds • Found the baby • Told everybody • Everyone was amazed • …first evangelists • Mary treasures and ponders these things in her heart.

  15. Shepherds • Returned to the fields • Glorified and praised God • …first Christians (among the first)

  16. The Name • Time to circumcise the child • “He was named Jesus” • v.21 – the conclusion with the name • Luke 1:31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.

  17. Jesus • Born in Bethlehem • Fulfilled prophecy (Micah 5:8) • Angelic Visit: Saviour, Lord, Messiah! • Heavenly Chorus • Shepherds • Word is spread by Shepherds • Shepherds worship • Mary is encouraged

  18. Jesus • Name: narrative nail in the coffin. • What if: “Reggie” • The angel told her that she would call the child Jesus” and then “when the time came to circumcise the child he was given the name Reggie. (not scripture)

  19. Jesus • Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” • Jesus – God Saves

  20. Jesus • Christ-mas • Became a Man • Recruited Disciples; spread the Gospels • Perfect • Rabbi; true religion

  21. Jesus • Like God; was God • Every knee will bow, every tongue confess • Signs and miracles • Sacrifice of atonement • Peace with God

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