The Juxtaposition of Joy
Dec 11, 2016
Dr. Ed Newton
Target:
Joy has the unspeakable ability to withstand the tests of time, trends, and traditions by remaining unmovable when all of life seems unstable. Therefore, what arrived in a stable proves God is able to calm life's greatest fears by preparing a table for you in every season of life.
• I will be open to change knowing that God has something better for me.
• I will be open to change knowing that God has something better for me.
Luke 2:8-21
The Shepherds and the Angels
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"[a]
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us." 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Footnotes:
Luke 2:14 Some manuscripts peace, good will among men
1. The Acceptance of a Savior: (Luke 2:8-9)
Luke, 2:8-9
a. To the Least
b. To the Lowly
c. To the Loathsome
d. To the Looked-over
The APPEARANCE of the messenger from God to a group of shepherds that were considered outcasts in society is an assuring reality that the message of Jesus was intended for all people, INCLUDING YOU!
• Shepherds weren't as allowed to testify in church or attend religious services.
• The shepherds accept the Savior AND the Savior accepts the shepherds.
• God loves you for you, just the, way you are.
2. The Announcement of the Savior: (Luke 2:10-11)
Luke, 2:10-11
a. The Men were Petrified
b. The Message was Personal
c. The Messiah would Prevail
The ASSURANCE of the message from God to the shepherds is a message not to fear the unknown, but to base the hope for tomorrow on what has become fact in the message of salvation that is INVITING YOU!
• All means all! You don't need to get your life together, God loves you just the way you are.
3. The Affirmation of a Savior: (Luke 2:12-13)
Luke, 2:12-13
a. The Stable in the Manger
b. The Song of the Multitude
The Account of the message from God to the shepherds is a reminder that God welcomes the skeptic and always substantiates His work with a witness to answer the INQUIRIES IN YOU!
• Is 7:14
• Micah 5:2
• Daniel 9:25
• Is 29
• Zechariah 11
• Zechariah 13
4. The Amazement of a Savior: (Luke 2:14-18)
Luke, 2:14-18
a. The Reflection of Mary
b. The Rejoicing of the Shepherds
The ASTONISHEMENT over the message from God to the shepherds encourages us to not be afraid of sharing Jesus with others because the Joy of salvation INHABITS YOU!
Dec 11, 2016
Dr. Ed Newton
Target:
Joy has the unspeakable ability to withstand the tests of time, trends, and traditions by remaining unmovable when all of life seems unstable. Therefore, what arrived in a stable proves God is able to calm life's greatest fears by preparing a table for you in every season of life.
• I will be open to change knowing that God has something better for me.
• I will be open to change knowing that God has something better for me.
Luke 2:8-21
The Shepherds and the Angels
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"[a]
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us." 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Footnotes:
Luke 2:14 Some manuscripts peace, good will among men
1. The Acceptance of a Savior: (Luke 2:8-9)
Luke, 2:8-9
a. To the Least
b. To the Lowly
c. To the Loathsome
d. To the Looked-over
The APPEARANCE of the messenger from God to a group of shepherds that were considered outcasts in society is an assuring reality that the message of Jesus was intended for all people, INCLUDING YOU!
• Shepherds weren't as allowed to testify in church or attend religious services.
• The shepherds accept the Savior AND the Savior accepts the shepherds.
• God loves you for you, just the, way you are.
2. The Announcement of the Savior: (Luke 2:10-11)
Luke, 2:10-11
a. The Men were Petrified
b. The Message was Personal
c. The Messiah would Prevail
The ASSURANCE of the message from God to the shepherds is a message not to fear the unknown, but to base the hope for tomorrow on what has become fact in the message of salvation that is INVITING YOU!
• All means all! You don't need to get your life together, God loves you just the way you are.
3. The Affirmation of a Savior: (Luke 2:12-13)
Luke, 2:12-13
a. The Stable in the Manger
b. The Song of the Multitude
The Account of the message from God to the shepherds is a reminder that God welcomes the skeptic and always substantiates His work with a witness to answer the INQUIRIES IN YOU!
• Is 7:14
• Micah 5:2
• Daniel 9:25
• Is 29
• Zechariah 11
• Zechariah 13
4. The Amazement of a Savior: (Luke 2:14-18)
Luke, 2:14-18
a. The Reflection of Mary
b. The Rejoicing of the Shepherds
The ASTONISHEMENT over the message from God to the shepherds encourages us to not be afraid of sharing Jesus with others because the Joy of salvation INHABITS YOU!
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