Christmas Through Their Eyes, part 3: The Shepherds

Unexpected Joy: The ShepherdsChristmas Through Their Eyes

Our biggest joy killer is that we define "joy" and even demand the package in which it comes

Luke 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

There is an Unexpected Source of JoyLuke 2:10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."

The Unexpected Source of Joy: A SaviorLuke 2:11 "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."

The Unexpected Source of Joy: A SaviorJohn 8:31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.

The Unexpected Source of Joy: A Savior32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

The Unexpected Source of Joy: A Savior36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

The Key to Joy is the Baby!

Luke 2:12 "This will be a sign to you...

The Key to Joy is the Baby!

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

The Key to Joy is the Baby!

Luke 2:15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another,

The Key to Joy is the Baby!

"Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

The Key to Joy is the Baby! 'The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Unexpected Joy: The ShepherdsChristmas Through Their Eyes