Christmas · Year C
Christmas Dawn
December 25, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened.” (Luke 2:15)
With this scene, the fulfillment of the angel Gabriel’s announcements (1:11–20, 26–37) is complete. Both John and Jesus have been unexpectedly conceived, celebrated in prophetic songs, and born in remarkable circumstances. Each is already revealed as having a central role in God’s plan of salvation, but the angel’s words now emphasize that the good news is centered on the Messiah rather than on his forerunner.
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Commentary
Working Preacher: Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis on the shepherds as the first to hear and share the good news.
CEP: Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the shepherds' response of seeking and telling.
Enduring Word: Luke 2 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse evangelical notes on the shepherds' visit and Mary's response.
Precept Austin: Luke 2 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse level study helps on the shepherds finding the child as told.
BibleHub: Luke 2:15 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentaries on the shepherds' journey and report.
Bible Study: Christmas Day II Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
Anglican study on the shepherds and the hope of light breaking into unlikely places.
Background & Word Study
BibleHub Interlinear: Luke 2:15 BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for the shepherds' decision to go and see.
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Luke's Gospel and its concern for the lowly.
BibleProject: Luke 1-9 Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the first half of Luke, including the shepherds' visit.
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What do the shepherds do?
They hurry to find Mary, Joseph, and the child in the manger, then return glorifying and praising God; on the eighth day the child is named Jesus, as the angel had said.
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