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Scripture Text: Luke 2:8 In the countryside nearby were some shepherds spending the night in the fields, guarding their flocks, 9 when an angel of Adonai appeared to them, and the Sh’khinah of Adonai shone around them. They were terrified; 10 but the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, because I am here announcing to you Good News that will bring great joy to all the people. 11 This very day, in the town of David, there was born for you a Deliverer who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 Here is how you will know: you will find a baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a feeding trough.” 13 Suddenly, along with the angel was a vast army from heaven praising God:
14 “In the highest heaven, glory to God!
And on earth, peace among people of good will!”
15 No sooner had the angels left them and gone back into heaven than the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go over to Beit-Lechem and see this thing that has happened, that Adonai has told us about.” 16 Hurrying off, they came and found Miryam and Yosef, and the baby lying in the feeding trough. 17 Upon seeing this, they made known what they had been told about this child; 18 and all who heard were amazed by what the shepherds said to them. 19 Miryam treasured all these things and kept mulling them over in her heart. 20 Meanwhile, the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen; it had been just as they had been told.
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John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes: Luke 2:8-20
Verse 11
[11] For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
To you — Shepherds; Israel; mankind.
Verse 14
[14] Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Glory be to God in the highest; on earth peace; good will toward men — The shouts of the multitude are generally broken into short sentences. This rejoicing acclamation strongly represents the piety and benevolence of these heavenly spirits: as if they had said, Glory be to God in the highest heavens: let all the angelic legions resound his praises. For with the Redeemer's birth, peace, and all kind of happiness, come down to dwell on earth: yea, the overflowings of Divine good will and favour are now exercised toward men.
Verse 20
[20] And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
For all the things that they had heard — From Mary; as it was told them - By the angels.
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The Daily Devotional for Sunday, 24 December 2017
Sermon Theme: "Fear Not"
Text to read: Luke 2:8-20
- Pray for all those who feel lost and alone this Christmas.
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The Daily Devotional for Saturday, 23 December 2017
Sermon Theme: "Fear Not"
Text to read: Luke 2:8-20
- Describe the last time God amazed you.
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The Daily Devotional for Friday, 22 December 2017
Sermon Theme: "Fear Not"
Text to read: Luke 2:8-20
- How can the wonder of Christmas be lost?
- Does it happen to you?
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The Daily Devotional for Thursday, 21 December 2017
Sermon Theme: "Fear Not"
Text to read: Luke 2:8-20
- How can we restore more wonder to Christmas?
The Daily Devotional for Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Sermon Theme: "Fear Not"
Text to read: Luke 2:8-20
- Where do you see “wonder” today?
- What does it look like?
The Daily Devotional for Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Sermon Theme: "Fear Not"
Text to read: Luke 2:8-20
- What is it that makes this season one filled with joy?
The Daily Devotional for Monday, 18 December 2017
Sermon Theme: "Fear Not"
Text to read: Luke 2:8-20
- Describe the most “wonder-full” Christmas you remember?
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