Christmas

The Shepherds Knew First

"Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields."
Luke 2:8

Reflection

The most important news in the world was given first to night-shift workers. God always starts with the overlooked.

Prayer

Father, thank You for looking at the overlooked. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. What were the shepherds doing at night?
  2. Why did God tell them first?
  3. Who is often overlooked around us?

5-minute activity

Make little sheep by gluing cotton balls onto paper and set up a shepherds' field. Talk about people who work at night and pray for them. Read Luke 2:8-9.

The story in the Bible

The Birth of JesusRead the illustrated story →

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