PPT-The Shepherds and the Baby

Sun Dec 4 2011 The second Sunday of Advent Luke 2121 Introduction Dan a Bah humbugger No Santa Hate shopping Defender of true Christmas Saintly Fellow Actually curmudgeon Introduction. Baby toys dolls handmade Pet gifts bowls hand painted Pet gifts collars leashes leads Pet gifts edible treats Pet gifts personalized Pet gifts scarves Pet gifts sweaters holidaybazaarguidecomlinkedcraftsforbazaarsppdf Unique Baby Shower G Why do human beings celebrate?. Why do humans celebrate?. Emotional need. Sociological need. Spiritual need. God . saw all that he had made, and it was very good.. Genesis 1:31. 6 . While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, . The Dawning. of the. Revolution. Luke 2:6–20 . 6. While they were there . (in Bethlehem). , the time came for the baby to be born, . 7. and . Mary gave . birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. . “For He has rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.”. (Colossians 1:13). What Does this Mean to You?. The only “monarchy” most know is England’s.. Acts 20:28 "Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.. 29 "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.. “pastor” [. poimen. ] and “feed” [. poimaino. ]: shepherds tending to sheep.. Lord’s spiritual . shepherds/pastors. = . elders. and . overseers/bishops. (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-2).. SUNDAY!. Shepherds. Shepherds. Wisemen. Random Cow. 8 . That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. . 9 . Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, . Part . 3.  . ”. I . am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. .”. John 10:11. The Good Shepherd. Acts 20. v. .. 28 “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God. FAITH. Who Will Be The Shepherds?. Why Shepherds?. The Need. Provision. PSA. 23:4; ACTS 20:28, 29; 1. ST. PET. 5:8; JOHN 10:14; LUKE 15:4; JAS. 5:19, 20. The Commands. 1. ST. PET. 5:2; ACTS 20:28. Appoint Them. “pastor” [. poimen. ] and “feed” [. poimaino. ]: shepherds tending to sheep.. Lord’s spiritual . shepherds/pastors. = . elders. and . overseers/bishops. (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-2).. Luke 2:7-20. Staying out in the fields by night. Owner . or hired hand. ?. . John 10:11, 14. Opportunity to steal from owner.. Laws of commerce. Violated . purity . laws. Lev 11:26. Contact with unclean animals. Saviour. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people”. Lk 2:30-31. I. The Saviour. Lk 2:10-11. “The angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said, “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Saviour—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David”. “pastor” [. poimen. ] and “feed” [. poimaino. ]: shepherds tending to sheep.. Lord’s spiritual . shepherds/pastors. = . elders. and . overseers/bishops. (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-2).. Cards 13-16 BIRTHPLACE OF CHRIST The ruler over the land where Mary and Joseph lived wanted to know how many people were in the land. Everyone was told to go to the town from which his family came, so that all the people could be counted. Joseph had to go back to Bethlehem, for he came from the family of King David. Many years before, King David had been a shepherd on the hillsides there.