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Praise of Angels (Luke 2:1-21)
Set the Context
God created the world and Jesus changed it.
Luke investigated all the claims and events told in this account.
He had, for many years, followed closely the truth and story of the Messiah.
He may have spoken to Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, Disciples and more.
Zechariah is chosen, by lot, to enter the Temple of the Lord and burn incense
The Angel Gabriel gave him a message, but he had doubt, “How shall I know this” (Luke 1:18, ESV).
Elizabeth would have a child and they were to name him John
He would turn people to the Lord
Prepare the way for the Lord
6 Months Later
The Angel Gabriel gave Mary a message, she believed, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” - She was inquiring, not doubting.
Mary would have a child, although she was a virgin, and she was to call Him Jesus
He will be Great
He will be the Son of the Most High
Be given the throne of His father David
Reign over the house of the Lord forever
There will be no end to His Kingdom
Mary and Elizabeth Meet
John leapt with joy
The baby in the womb of Elizabeth knew Joy!
The baby can know joy, love, pain, etc., in the womb
Mary Praised the Lord
1st thing she says, “My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1:46-47, ESV).
“And His mercy is for those who fear Him from generation to generation” (Luke 1:49, ESV).
John is Born and Zechariah Speaks
1st thing he says, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel” (Luke 1:68, ESV).
He has redeemed His people and brought salvation (Luke 1:69)
John will be the prophet who prepares the way for the Lord
Give knowledge of salvation to His people
3 Months Later
Census by Caesar Augustus
Everyone was to be registered
Joseph was of the House of David (Bethlehem)
Traveled from Nazareth (Galilee) - A 4-7 day journey
Registered with Mary (Betrothed and 9 months pregnant)
Mary gave birth and laid her baby in a manger
Why a manger?
Scripture tells us there was no room for them in the INN.
The Greek word is katalyma.
Which is best translated as guest room or a larger lodging place for travelers.
This was not a hotel.
It also appears, from the text, that they may have been there a few days before she gave birth.
Then when the time for her to give birth came, there was not a place of privacy to deliver the child.
So, they had to go to a lower room or a possible cave outside.
Most scholars believe there were no animals, but it is unclear.
There is nowhere in Scripture to support there being animals or not.
Scholars believe there are only two possibilities for the manger.
The first one would be in a lower place in the home and the second would be a stone stable, near or adjacent to the home.
The stone stable is more likely.
Also, the manger would be a stone trough, used for the animals.
Now, if you are new mother, you would absolutely make sure that manger was completely cleaned out and dry.
Notice how the shepherds would find the baby, wrapped in swaddling clothing (Luke 2:7, 13).
Mary took her time and carefully wrapped her baby, so he would be safe and loved.
Read with Congregation, Luke 2:1-21
In the Same Region
Shepherds were watching over their flocks, at night (2:8) - How many were there?
could be 2, 3, 50?
An angel of the Lord appeared (2:9)
Gabriel? - Scripture does not tell us, but it seems to fit the context of bringing the message of Jesus.
Through Zechariah, Mary, and now the Shepherds.
The only other time Gabriel is mentioned is in Daniel 8-9.
Here Gabriel tells Daniel of the “Anointed One,” referring to Christ.
So, anytime Gabriel is on the seen, God has entrusted him to share the truth of the Messiah, of redemption, of salvation for mankind.
What an honor this must have been for Gabriel!
Message from the angel:
The 1st thing the angel says is “I bring you good news” (2:10a).
This is very important; the Greek word for good news here is evangelizomai.
This is to announce the gospel message.
Paul uses this same language in his letters about the truth of Christ.
We do not know if this language had been used before, but the shepherds knew what it meant.
The gospel was here, the Messiah has been born, it is what they have been waiting for.
Great joy, for all the people!
(2:10b) - This good news is for everyone, both Jews and Gentiles, that is the world.
“For unto you is born on this day in the city of David (Bethlehem) a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11, ESV).
- What?!
This angel is proclaiming to shepherds something that the Jews have been waiting centuries for.
Isaiah and Micah prophesied about this (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7; Micah 5:2), about 700 years earlier.
Again, the 1st people to hear the news are Shepherds, people of lower station in life.
This was not announced to any king or other royalty, but to Shepherds.
They were the recipients of God’s great message.
The sign would be a baby wrapped in a manger (2:12).
No name, just the sign of a baby in a manger.
So, it should not be too hard to find.
They were shepherds of the region, they probably knew all the great places to take their flock.
They would not need to look home-to-home or building-to-building, just in a couple places where there would be a place for animals.
SUDDENLY!
With the angel, a multitude of heavenly host appeared and praised God (Luke 2:13).
The last recorded time we have angels praising God is found back in Isaiah.
Isaiah had a vision of heaven and saw and heard the Seraph angels calling to one another, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord who commands armies” (Isa.
9:3).
This is a rare event that mankind gets to witness.
We know angels sing, worship, and praise God.
There are many verses that call out for angels to sing and acknowledge their worship of God (Job 38:4-7).
Heavenly Host (Army) - Probably all ranks of angels.
Praised God - Here, the Greek work for praise is aineo.
Which is more of a sense of praise that would be more of a declaration than singing.
But, that should not detract from the angels praising God, as the 1st thing they do.
The 1st thing the angels say is “Glory to God in the Highest” (Luke 2:14a, ESV).
Note the 1st thing Mary said (Luke 1:46-47) and the 1st thing Zechariah said (Luke 1:68).
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