Announcement to Shepherds

Angelic Announcements - Message 4 - An Angel's Announcement to Shepherds - Luke 2:1-40

A familiar story that has become so common that perhaps we miss the magnitude of the words - these good tidings of great joy!

Outline:

I. Christ is Born – vs. 1-7
II. An Army Announces Peace – vs. 8-20
A. Shepherds and Sacrificial Sheep – Passover Lambs
B. Good News of Great Joy – Feast of Booths – Deut. 16:14-17
C. Christ Lord – the Anointed One who is Lord
D. Glory to God
E. “Peace for Men on whom His favor rests”
III. Christ Presented at the Temple – vs. 21-24 – Gen. 17:12; Exodus 12:2, 12, 15; Num. 18:15; Lev. 12:6-13
IV. Simeon’s Blessings – vs. 25-35
V. Anna’s Thanksgiving – vs. 36-38
VI. The Grace of God was Upon Him – vs. 39-40