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Daily Bread

Glory to God, Peace to People

Date: Oct. 11, 2019

Passage

Luke 2:8-20 (ESV)

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14   “Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 2:14

  “Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

1. Good news that will cause great joy (8-14)

The Messiah, the Son of the Most High God was born. But he was not welcomed or even noticed by the world. So an angel of God appeared in glory and announced it to shepherds. Shepherds were not famous or respected, but they were awake, watching their flocks. Jesus' birth is good news of great joy for the whole world. Actually, his birth is the best news ever. Why? Because he came to save us and reign forever. A host of angels appeared, praising God, announcing glory to God in heaven and peace to people on earth. For this purpose, Jesus was born and lived and died.

2. The shepherds spread the word (15-20)

The shepherds hurried to see the baby in the manger, whom the angel had told them about. They shared the angel's message and amazed all who heard it. Mary treasured and pondered these things in her heart.

Prayer: Praise God for Jesus' coming into the world to bring glory to God and joy, salvation and peace to people. May our lives bring glory and praise to Christ our Savior.

One Word: Glory to God, peace and salvation to us

Daily Bread

In the End, Have Faith in God

Genesis 49:29-50:26

Key Verse: 49:50:24

When Jacob finished commanding his sons, he drew up his feet into the bed and breathed his last and was gathered to his people.

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Today's Question

What benefits in this life go with or come from justification, adoption, and sanctification?

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