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Explore how the shepherds, at the bottom of the social ladder, experienced the transformative power of God's glory during Christmas. Witness their journey from fear to truth and ultimate transformation, realizing that God's glory is available to everyone, bringing forth change and renewal.
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“When a human being stands in the presence of the glory of the Lord, they will be molded, shaped and changed by that experience.”
The Glory of God in the Christmas Story – The Shepherds I. God’s Glory is Available to Everyone v. 8-9a 1. They Were at the Bottom of the Social Ladder 2. They Experienced the Glory of Christmas
The Glory of God in the Christmas Story – The Shepherds II. God’s Glory Brings Unnecessary Fear v. 9 “Sore afraid” --- extremely afraid, tremendously scared, scared to death
The Glory of God in the Christmas Story – The Shepherds III. God’s Glory Brings Truth The World’s Truth --- wishy washy, uncertain, unstable God’s Truth --- a guideline, a principle, a standard that does not change which you can build your life upon
The Glory of God in the Christmas Story – The Shepherds IV. God’s Glory Brings Transformation 1. The Shepherds have been Transformed 2. Their World Has Been Transformed