#Emmanuel: God’s Glory Revealed

Have you ever wondered how God chooses to reveal His plans and glory to the world? In this talk from our Christmas series, we explore the profound truth that God often works through the unexpected. Through the story of the shepherds—the first to hear the announcement of Jesus' birth—we see how God’s grace reaches the outcasts, His glory is revealed beyond the temple, and His message inspires a response of worship and bold proclamation. This Christmas, we are reminded that God meets us where we are and calls us to share His light with the world.

For Verso Groups using your talk, what 3 questions would you want them to discuss?”

1. What does the announcement of Jesus' birth to the shepherds tell us about God's heart for the outcasts and marginalized? How does this challenge the way we view and treat others in society?

1. The glory of God was revealed to the shepherds in the fields rather than in the temple. What does this signify about how and where God chooses to reveal Himself? How does this impact our understanding of experiencing God's presence in our own lives?

1. The shepherds came to Jesus just as they were—empty-handed and in haste—to worship Him. What can we learn from their approach about authenticity in our relationship with God? How might this influence the way we come before Him in worship and prayer?