PROCLAIMED - Angel proclaims to Shepherds

SCRIPTURES
Luke 2:8-17 | That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.


DISCUSSION

1. What did the angel proclaim to the shepherds?
2. The angels said their news would bring great joy to all people. What joy came because of Jesus? Have you experienced this joy?
3. The angels tell the shepherds that the baby born is the Messiah. What does this mean?
4. When the Shepherds get to Bethlehem, what did they find?
5. Over and over, the foretellings and proclamations are fulfilled through Jesus. How has your faith grown as you’ve learned about the prophecies foretold and fulfilled?
6. When the shepherds found Jesus, just like proclaimed, they shared their experience with everyone. Is this true about you? Share your testimony or something God is teaching you with others today!