Christmas Prescence | Week 2 | Jesus is good news for a bad news world

We live in a bad news world
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. Luke 2:8-9 (NIV)
Are you living without joy?
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10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”  Luke 2:10-12 (NIV)
Good news for you from God
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:11 (NIV)
“Do not be afraid” is stated 365 times in the Bible
“Remember” is stated 250 times in the Bible
Jesus has made a way for you to be right with God.
Don’t be afraid
Remember and be glad!