After the birth of Christ, angels appeared to shepherds tending their flocks, and gave them the good news that the Savior of the world had been born. The first reaction of these shepherds was to be afraid. We explore why they reacted this way and why they had no reason to fear. Scriptures referenced include Luke 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 1 Timothy 3:16; Exodus 24:17; Ezekiel 1:28; Matthew 17:5-6; and Revelation 21:23.
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