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Reading: Luke 2:1-20 \\ /But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
/Luke 2:10 (NIV)
!! Intro:
I’m Elias Ben-Judah; just a shepherd.
A dull job, really.
Until one otherwise average night long ago.
!! I.    A tale of two Peacemakers
      A.
Augustus began the /Pax Romana/
            1.
Luke gives us an accurate account
                   a.
I met Luke later when he was doing research for his book
                   b.
It was when Augustus & Quirinius ruled
            2.
Caesar A inaugurated an era of peace
                   a.   Augustus started the /Pax Romana/.
b.   Peace in Rome maybe, not here.
c.   If this is peace, who needs it.
3.
Caesar’s peace is contrasted with God’s
                   a.
This is a tale of 2 peacemakers: Caesar and Jesus.
b.   Caesar’s peace is temporary , held up by violence and limited in time & place.
c.
I found peace beyond limits built on the love and selflessness of God
      B.
The angels celebrate a new Peace
            1.
The angel choir sings of peace to all ([[14|bible:Luke 2:14]])
                   a.
The angels sang of peace that night
                   b.
A whole army of angels!
                   c.   Talk about a peace song!
            2.
A peace to outlast the /Pax Romana/
                   a.   Some thought it would last forever
                   b.   We never thought it even started!
c.
This Anointed Savior was going to bring a lasting peace.
3.
Peace from God for His people.
a.
This is going to be God’s peace
                   b.   It’s for the people of the blessing
                   c.   Us!
All those who call on Him.
!! II.
The angels announce Joy
      A.
Do not be Afraid
            1.
We “feared a great fear” (lit.)
a.   Angels are fierce creatures.
b.   We were scared out of our wits!
c.   Have you ever had to face purity?
Holiness?
power?
All wrapped up
            2.
Fear controls much of human existence
                   a.
The Romans used fear for control
                   b.   Most of us live timid lives afraid of embarrassment, poverty, death.
c.   John said love drives out fear, because fear is about punishment.
3.
Did saying “Do not be afraid” work?
                   a.
I don’t know, all I can say is that I remember every word he said.
b.   I wasn’t thinking about my fear, but about what he was saying.
B.
Good new of Great joy!
            1.
In place of great fear: Great joy!
                   a.
The angel brings /good news/
                   b.
When you’re a shepherd, you learn to expect bad news.
c.
But this is good news of great joy!
            2.
The news and the joy is for everyone!
a.   We knew it was news for us.
b.   It’s good & joyful news for you too!
                   c.   It’s good & joyful for all who want it
      C.
A Savior is born to us!
            1.
A Savior who is anointed Lord is here!
a.
A deliverer!
A king!
                   b.   We were ready to get behind a new king and let him lead us!
                   c.
A king announced with angels!
Imagine /his/ kingdom!
            2.
The sign: wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger
                   a.
I didn’t get this at first.
Sure the manger was unusual.
b.
He was buried wrapped up too.
c.
When he got out of those burial cloths, we understood this sign
!! III.
The joy of Finding Jesus
      A.
Let’s go see for Ourselves
            1.
It’s not enough just to hear about it!
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