Episode 49: Encountering Emmanuel

Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know! The angels first announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, declaring that God had come to earth to be with us and inviting them to go and meet their savior. In this episode, we talk about the parallels between this Christmas story and the truth that Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Dot and Cara also share what Emmanuel, God with us, means to them. Pull up a chair and join us! Episode RecapStart by writing down Luke 2:8-14 (0:12)Today we’ll dive deeper into the Christmas story and the idea of “God with us” (1:26)It’s significant that the angels showed up to shepherds first (2:32)Jesus tends to us like a shepherd tends to his sheep (7:18)Mary understood who Jesus was better than anyone (9:12)Sometimes God works in a way that we can’t explain to others, but we know it was Him (13:30)Jesus came to die, but it was all because of love (21:24)God spoke, and the shepherds chose to go where He told them to (23:40)The message of Christmas is Emmanuel, God is with us (26:04) Resources:Dot will be speaking at Cup of Joy Ministries annual Breathe Retreat January 21-23, 2022 at The Cove in Asheville, NC. The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration is open now!Join the “Safe in His Arms” 10-Day Bible Reading Plan Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - [email protected] Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at [email protected] Write this Down! on YouTubeFind Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook