Part 3: Embrace Outcasts
Luke 2:8-20
Part of Christmas Living
December 10, 2024

CHRISTMAS LIVING
Part 3: Embrace Outcasts
Luke 2:8-20

1. Shepherds were

by the world.

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

2. Shepherds were

by God.

“An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’” — Luke 2:9-12
“Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things–and the things that are not–to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.” — 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
“Though the Lord is on high, he looks upon the lowly but the proud he knows from afar.” — Psalm 138:6