Today is Monday, December 11th, 2017. I hope you have enjoyed our Advent series and I pray you have had a deeper understanding of peace this holiday season. Today we take a glimpse at the Nativity story, with the angels telling the shepherds of Jesus’ arrival. We then get to see how they respond, seeking out this child, the Savior.  - Mallory

- What is your favorite part of the Nativity story (the narrative of Jesus’ birth)? Why?

Lord, we ask that you would meet us here today as we study your Word. We thank you for the countless times that You have already done so. Please help us to hear from You alone, Holy Spirit guide us into a deeper understanding of peace. We praise You for all that You have done and will continue to do for us this day. Amen.

DISCOVER  [Luke 2:8-21]

+ WHAT is this passage saying and what do we learn?


14 “Glory to God in the highest,


- Why did the angels appear to the shepherds?
- What message did they have for them?
- What is meant by “and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (v.14)?



- How did the shepherds respond to this news?
- How did Mary respond to what was happening? What does this mean?
- What did the shepherds do after they left Mary, Joseph, and Jesus?

- How would you have responded if you were the shepherds?
- How would you have responded if you were Mary?
- How can we be like the shepherds today?
