The shepherds were doing their jobs when the angel appeared. What are some of your jobs? [ ] School work [ ] Household chores [ ] Obeying parents [ ] Other _____________________________________________ Have you ever felt God’s presence when you were just doing your job? If so, describe: The shepherds were just ordinary men and yet God chose them to be the first witnesses to the birth of His Son. What does that tell you about God? [ ] He loves ordinary people. [ ] He came to ordinary people. [ ] He loves shepherds. What does it tell you that the angel made sure the shepherds knew how to find the baby? [ ] God won’t let you miss His plan for you. [ ] God will always be in a manger. [ ] God cares about details. [ ] God makes His message clear. PRAY: Thank God that He speaks to ordinary people—it doesn’t matter how old or young, how rich or poor. Thank Him that He sent His Son to the whole world. Ask Him to help you be His witness. Ask Him to be with you as you work this week.
All About Angels
Do angels get married? (Matthew 22:30.)
[ ] Yes [ ] No
Do angels have more power than human beings? (Hebrews 2:7.)
[ ] Yes [ ] No
Who has more power—Jesus or angels? (Hebrews 1:3.)
An Angel Visits The Shepherds Take some time to read the story of the angel’s visit to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-20 What unusual thing suddenly happened? (Luke 2:9.) How did they feel? The angel brought them good news. Who was it for? What two signs did the angel give them for identifying the baby? What did the shepherds do after the angel left?
To discover something new in this familiar story, close your eyes and imagine you are there on the hillside with the shepherds. What would you see, hear and smell?
Once Christ returns, how will our relationship to angels change? (1 Corinthians 6:3.)
What might you feel as you lie on the field?
Choose one or more answers.
The shepherds were doing their jobs when the angel appeared. What are some of your jobs? [ ] School work [ ] Household chores [ ] Obeying parents [ ] Other _____________________________________________ Have you ever felt God’s presence when you were just doing your job? If so, describe: The shepherds were just ordinary men and yet God chose them to be the first witnesses to the birth of His Son. What does that tell you about God? [ ] He loves ordinary people. [ ] He came to ordinary people. [ ] He loves shepherds. What does it tell you that the angel made sure the shepherds knew how to find the baby? [ ] God won’t let you miss His plan for you. [ ] God will always be in a manger. [ ] God cares about details. [ ] God makes His message clear. PRAY: Thank God that He speaks to ordinary people—it doesn’t matter how old or young, how rich or poor. Thank Him that He sent His Son to the whole world. Ask Him to help you be His witness. Ask Him to be with you as you work this week.
All About Angels
[ ] Yes [ ] No
Do angels have more power than human beings? (Hebrews 2:7.)
[ ] Yes [ ] No
Do angels get married? (Matthew 22:30.)
Who has more power—Jesus or angels? (Hebrews 1:3.)
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An Angel Visits The Shepherds Take some time to read the story of the angel’s visit to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-20 What unusual thing suddenly happened? (Luke 2:9.) How did they feel? The angel brought them good news. Who was it for? What two signs did the angel give them for identifying the baby? What did the shepherds do after the angel left?
To discover something new in this familiar story, close your eyes and imagine you are there on the hillside with the shepherds. What would you see, hear and smell?
Once Christ returns, how will our relationship to angels change? (1 Corinthians 6:3.)