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What did the shepherds do in the Christmas story?
Surely God knew in advance how the shepherds would respond to the announcement of Jesus’ birth. They demonstrated an eagerness to embrace the good news; they hurried to find Jesus; they spread the word about him, and they glorified and praised God.
What did the 3 shepherds bring?
The three gifts had a spiritual meaning: gold as a symbol of kingship on earth, frankincense (an incense) as a symbol of deity, and myrrh (an embalming oil) as a symbol of death.
What is the name of the angel that appeared to the shepherds?
The angel Gabriel
The angel Gabriel appears to shepherds at night to tell of Christ’s birth. Elisabeth and Zacharias come to name their son. A shepherd looks toward the angel Gabriel.
Did the shepherds bring Jesus a gift?
The gifts of the shepherds were faith, love, devotion, gratitude and joy. When there they told Mary of the angel’s announcement, and went to bless the child with their love and devotion, not physical gifts. Feeling loved creates a memory that lasts forever. It’s important that we feel it.
What message did the angel give to the shepherds?
The angel explains that he has a message of good news for all people, namely that “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
How do shepherds protect their sheep?
To protect the sheep under his care, a shepherd may use guard dogs or other guard animals. In addition to using guard animals, many sheepherders carry rifles to shoot predators that are attacking the sheep. Cell phones and radios may also be used to call for assistance when necessary.
Who are the shepherds in the Nativity Story?
Many nativity scenes include the wise men alongside the shepherds, but their timing is different from one another. The shepherds were the first to be notified of Jesus’ birth and are an important part of the nativity story. Let’s look at the story as written in the Bible to see what we can know about the shepherds.
Why did the shepherds go to see Jesus?
They were the first to be told; They were busy doing what they always do. They saw and heard the angel of the Lord; They were afraid at first. They saw and heard the host of angels praising God. They believed the angel of the Lord and went to see Jesus — with haste.
Where did the Shepherds find the baby in the stable?
The shepherds decide to go to the stable and see this child for them- selves. They find the baby just as the angel said—wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger. They worship Him, then go back to their fields and tell everyone they meet what they have seen and heard that night.