The Shepherds- TESTIFY

THE SHEPHERDS- TESTIFY

"Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains"

Read Luke 2:15-18

   
 Discuss the lessons of the shepherds. Talk about the importance of turning to Christ now, and with haste. what can we learn from the shepherds' relationship with each other when they spoke "one to another" and went as a group to find the Lord?  Consider the significance of bearing testimony of the Savior.
      When the shepherds were personally invited to undertake a search for the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger, they did not concern themselves with the security of their possessions but went now and with haste. If our hearts are filled with desire to come closer to Christ, it will motivate our actions for good.
     They also said one to another and went together to find the babe. We should surround ourselves with friends that encourage us to go where the Savior is, and who want to accompany us there.
     The third lesson we learn from the shepherds is that the shepherds did not keep the joy to themselves - instead they shared it will all.

Activity: Gather as family, make shepherd's crook (candy cane) cookies - the red and white almond flavored twisted kind. Then all sit in a circle each holding a candle. One person lights their candle, shares their testimony of the Savior and how they have seen His hand in their life this past year. Then lights the candle of the person next to them.  When everyone has had a turn, place the shepherd figurine in your nativity set.

THE SHEPHERDS- symbolizes a testimony within, an inner conviction that we have come to know Christ. The shepherd is a reminder of us to come closer to the Lord, now and with haste, and then to share our testimony with others.