Title First Christmas Worship / Luke 2:8-14
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To all of you who gathered here at the dawn of Merry Christmas, and to all of you who are listening to this broadcast now, we are one with your family
May your infinite blessings be with you. Perhaps the happiest day of the year for us believers
It will be the Christmas of the Savior. We are spreading this joy to people close to us, young and old, scattered all over the world.
is. Christmas is a special day. Everyone rejoices on this day, sings, decorates and presents. Western people are
Special food is prepared for Christmas and relatives visit. Christmas decorations or gifts for us believers
They all have a deeper meaning. Christmas is a day of great joy, great victories and great salvation. Dr. Robert Lee says Christmas is
Every God sent his son, born of a woman. We have celebrated Christmas nearly 2,000 times now.
is. This morning, when Jesus was first born on this earth, I thought about the scene of the first Christmas.
I wish There we find some very amazing elements of worship. Today's text is recorded in Luke 2
I did. This worship was the most gracious worship, and this was the most important day in history. 1. First Christmas
Who attended the temple service? Look at the text of Luke 2:8. At that point the shepherds slept outside at night.
He kept the sheep and did it. This is surprising. The greatest and greatest tidings in human history are common
I came to the hardworking shepherds. The life of a shepherd is not easy. They don't like the 8-hour workday.
It was almost 24 hours of work, except for the brief eye contact time. They are cold nights but away from home and work
I had to. The back of his hand was about to explode and he was threatened by a ferocious beast. To borrow the words of scholars, Yeru
Since they are the lambs that will be sacrificed to the Salem temple, they say that they must have been raised with more care and care than other sheep
is. Everyone! The good news of the greatest joy in human history was the pious Levites, the well-educated religious leaders, and the Roman coffins.
Riddle was not passed down even to King Herod. Rather, it came to the shepherds who worked the cold nights on the hill
Why did this great news come to the poor and humble workers? God gives his good news to the lowly
Because he was pleased to show Abraham Lincoln said this. God must love ordinary people
said. Brethren, think about what happened when you were called. A wise person from a human point of view
There weren't many, and there weren't many powerful people or great families. But God is wise
He chose the foolish of the world to shame the world; He chose the weak of the world to shame the strongest.
You have chosen This was so that no one could boast before God. God often
you work why? This is to prevent the body from being glorified. To keep people from boasting about themselves
All. It was the same when God chose Moses, the leader of the nation of Israel, and when he chose David. When to Choose Jesus' Disciples
So was it. I chose a fisherman or a tax collector. Rather, He chose the lowly and lowly people. Jesus' me on this earth
The first to hear the news were ordinary citizens, not the privileged. Not only that. of Jesus
I think that the fact that the shepherds first heard about Nasim has other meanings. Jesus is often said to be the Good Shepherd.
In John 10:14, it is said that I am the Good Shepherd, and I know my sheep and my sheep know me. 1 Peter 5
In chapter 4 it says that when the chief shepherd appears, he will receive a crown of glory that will never fade. Lost in Luke 15
The figure of a shepherd who seeks and saves silver sheep is recorded. The attendees of the first Christmas service were lowly, lowly, humble, and faithful.
They were holy shepherds. 2. Who preached the first Christmas service? The angel of the Lord did it. Luke 2:9
And the angel of the Lord stood beside him, and the glory of the Lord shone all around, and they were greatly afraid. I did. It's a very contrasting scene.
An angel of the Lord appeared to the lowly shepherds. When the shepherds saw the angels of the Lord, they experienced the presence of God. four
Man cannot see God. But the light of God's presence is visible. At the first Christmas service, the angel of the Lord
When we appeared to the shepherds, suddenly the glory of the Lord shone all around us. May we see the glory of God today
It is. God revealed Himself to the world of time and space. When the shepherds saw the glory of God, they were afraid.
is. why? Because all human beings are sinners, we cannot help but be afraid when we look at the holy God. God's Holiness
The divine presence always shocks sinful humans. So, in Job 42:5-6, I have only heard about you with my ears.
I lived, and now I see you with my eyes. Therefore I blame myself and repent in dust and ashes.
All. In Isaiah 6:5, when the young Isaiah saw the temple full of the glory of God, he said, Woe to me, I am destroyed.
I did. There is great fear in man when the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man are confronted. one shepherd
When your glory shone all around us, great fear arose. 3. What was the message you gave to the first Christmas service?
Let's look at verses 10-11. The angel said, "Do not be afraid. Purple. I bring you tidings of great joy that I will bring to all the people.
do it Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord. The moment the shepherds tremble in fear
The joyous message of Christmas has arrived. don't be afraid A Savior has been born for you. What do you mean? Jesus the
The gospel of Christ dispels fear. Of course, a certain amount of fear helps a person to live. so risk
It keeps us in one place. But abnormal fear destroys our human psyche. person who commits suicide
Mostly because of an unusual fear. It is said that most of the many diseases are caused by fear. some famous
It is said that 60% of diseases can be cured when many patients are free from fear. Everyone! more serious fears
What medicines can be given? It is Christ's message that a Savior has been born. why? Jesus Christ the Savior
Because God can forgive all our sins. The Lord can give us new life. the Lord
He gives us strength. The Lord guides us. The Lord pours purpose into our lives. enjoyment in life
The Apostle Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:7 that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power.
and love and a sober heart. At the first Christmas service, the message of the Lord's messenger was: Do not be afraid.
Emphasis was placed on the very active side. I bring you good news of great joy that will come to all the people. first
The content of the sermon at the Christmas service was a great joy. Why is the coming of Jesus a tidings of great joy? die for sin
It is because He came to save people who have no choice but to die. When He came to give us eternal life
Door. Dear all! This Christmas is a day full of joy. God's people are the happiest people.
God will fill you with happiness as much as the vessel you have prepared. David said in Psalm 32:11, You great men,
Rejoice and rejoice in the LORD. Let's shout for joy, all you honest in heart. Jesus is also discouraged
He has given the words of joy to those who are dying. You will have tribulation in the world, but be of good cheer. i the world
I won. Everyone! I hope you know you are winning today. I hope you experience the joy that was given to you on the first Christmas.
True Christianity brings joy. Do you have this joy? 4. Lastly, what was the reaction of the first Christmas service?
are you? Did the shepherds end up knowing this great news? Did you just listen to the angels? no. them
made a decision right away. According to Luke 2:16, he went quickly and did it. they didn't ask. no doubt
didn't They believed and acted on the words of the angel of the Lord. Everyone! Hear the Christmas sermon this morning and write your own
You must have found yo. But have you even decided to give up everything and follow Jesus? Dear all! shepherds
He left the silver sheep and went to Jesus. You too, leave the sheep behind and follow Jesus quickly. The bible says shepherd
They said that they went quickly to the town of Bethlehem to find Mary, Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Not only that. we
Not only did they confirm the words they heard, they met the Messiah, and in verse 17, an angel told them about this child.
I said that and did it. We preached this fact. Luke went on to say: Verse 20 says that the shepherd
As it was said to the field, they returned, glorifying and praising God for what they had heard and seen. they
I went back. But it's not like you're back to who you were before. They all changed and returned. you too
After the worship service, you will return to your home. But when you go, when you see Jesus, you change your heart and become a new person.
I hope you will change and die as a person, a person of joy, and a person who preaches the word. give glory and praise to God
I hope you die. Everyone! Have you experienced this kind of life? Everyone, you can. Jesus Christ forgives our sins
Admit that you came to this earth to forgive. And give him your whole life! If you do,
Get the life you want. Everyone! On this meaningful Christmas and Merry Christmas, we welcome Jesus who came into the world for us right now.
Wouldn't you like to see it? So, why not enjoy the most vibrant and happiest life you have ever experienced?