Christmas Series: The Angels

11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

Luke 2:11–14

Tyndale Bible Dictionary

ANGEL: Messenger of God or supernatural being, either good or evil, with powers greater than humans possess.

4 ‘HEAVENLY’ THOUGHTS FROM THIS PASSAGE:

1. THOUSANDS OF ANGELS EXIST & HAVE BEEN CREATED

BY GOD. “13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host…”

“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities —all things have been created through Him and for Him. Colossians 1:16

2. THE ANGELS GOT IT RIGHT: GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY

“…praising God and saying: “Glory to God”

“…and when he brought his supreme* Son into the world, God said, “Let

all of God’s angels worship him (Christ).” Hebrews 1:6

3. TRUE PEACE IS FOUND THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS

CHRIST. “and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.”

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" Romans 5:1

4. HEAVEN COMING TO EARTH (AS A BABY) IS GREAT

CAUSE TO CELEBRATE!

“You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

“This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God” 1 John 4:2

BONUS:

God has trusted YOU to be His messenger of peace & to tell of

His return.

PEOPLE I’M PRAYING TO HAVE TRUE PEACE:

1. ______________________________

2. ______________________________

3. ______________________________