December 1st & 5th, 2021

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 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 2:8-12

The name Jesus means SAVIOR, RESCUER, or DELIVERER

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

—John 3:16

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.

—1 John 3:16

OUTCASTS

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

—Luke 2:8

OUTSIDERS

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.

—Luke 2:9-10

Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.

—Hebrews 1:14

It was revealed to them [the prophets] that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

—1 Peter 1:12

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1. Today, I received Christ as my Savior.
2. I feel like an outcast at times and need to feel His love.
3. I will invite someone to church this Christmas season.
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