Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth Peace, Goodwill to Men

Text: Luke 2
25 December 2015

APPRECIATING THE SONG OF THE ANGEL

1. Glory to God in the highest

2. And on earth peace, goodwill to man

GIVING GLORY TO GOD

1. Understanding of the Angels

a) They saw God’s love
b) They understood God’s desire to bless mankind
c) They understood God’s plan of salvation

2. Appreciation of the Lord Jesus Christ

a) His lowly birth
b) His humility
c) His life’s work
d) His glorious destiny

A MESSAGE TO THE EARTH

1. Peace

a) So badly needed in the days of Jesus
b) Even more so today

2. Goodwill toward men

a) There is so much bad will
b) There is so much sin in the world
c) Deadly effects of sin upon the world

THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS MUST LIVE ON

1. The message of Christmas must be proclaimed

a) The Angels proclaimed it
b) So did the shepherds

2. More messengers needed

a) True Disciples
b) Committed Followers of the Lord Jesus
c) Effective Fishers of men

3. Winning souls

a) One soul at a time
b) One family at a time