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Luke 2:13

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13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

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Shepherds in the Fields

By Junchol Lee

The Annunciation to the Shepherds, By Henry Ossawa Tanner - http://www.artnet.de/artist/16406/henry-ossawa-tanner.html, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4864375


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One of the most significant events, if not THE most significant event, in human history is the birth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah and Savior of humanity. Christ's birth had been prophesied by many, but it was Isaiah who gave us the fullest and most detailed description of the Messiah's coming. It is notable that besides Mary and Joseph, shepherds were the only individuals allowed to visit Jesus on the night of his birth. Why only shepherds? What is the spiritual significance of the shepherds? We will explore this question.

(References: Isaiah 46:3)

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#125 The Inner Drama of Being a Good Person: Hannah's Story (1 Samuel 1)

By Jonathan S. Rose

Title: The Inner Drama of Being a Good Person

Topic: Word

Summary: Some say that we should push away all negativity, some see nothing but negativity in life. Who's right?

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References:
Exodus 3:6; 14:10-11
1 Samuel 1:11; 21:10-end
2 Samuel 6:6; 22:1-end
Ezra 9:1-end
Ezra 10:1
Nehemiah 1:3; 2:1
Psalms 6:1-7; 38:1-10
Matthew 17:56; 26:38, 75
Mark 9:6
Luke 2:9; Luke 22:92, 43-44
John 16:33
Matthew 6:16-18
Isaiah 53:3-4

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Spirit and Life Bible Study broadcast from 1/23/2013. The complete series is available at: www.spiritandlifebiblestudy.com