Responding to the Good News

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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.

Luke 2:15-20 ESV

Luke 2:11 ESV - 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:9 ESV - 9 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.

Luke 2:14 ESV - 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"

1. Go and Tell Others

Luke 2:15-17 ESV - 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.

Romans 10:14 ESV - 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?

2. Stand in Wonder

Luke 2:18 ESV - 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.

3. Ponder the Significance

Luke 2:19 ESV - 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

Luke 1:46-50 ESV - 46 And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

4. Glorify and Praise God for the Good News

Luke 2:20 ESV - 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Revelation 4:11 ESV - 11 "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created."