How many shepherds were in Bethlehem that first Christmas night?

Ted asks about the shepherds who received the heavenly announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ. Rod reads from Ezekiel 34 and talks about the shepherd's vocation, and with regard to any fear Christians have that Jesus' work isn't sufficient to save, what God does for us and says to us about how it is He Who saves. Produced by: Rick Ritchie SHOW NOTES: Support 1517 - https://www.1517.org/donate Explore more 1517 podcasts - https://www.1517.org/podcasts/ === ** WHAT'S NEW FROM 1517 ** Launch of "Freedom Lessons" https://www.1517.org/freedomlessons What do seminary professors, Luther's Small Catechism, and Hip Hop have in common? With a surprising blend of contributors, 1517 Music proudly presents "Freedom Lessons", its latest musical creation. "Freedom Lessons" delves into the core teachings of Luther's Small Catechism through the medium of music, offering a fresh and innovative way to convey the Reformation's enduring truths. This album is a testament to 1517 Music's commitment to conveying the profound truths of the Reformation in a creative and captivating manner. This record explores the chief parts of Luther's Small Catechism through music. It features performances by Flame, LOSO, and many other highly talented musicians. Bookmark the page linked above, as we will have more freedom lessons resources, like a study guide, a limited podcast, and more coming soon. +++ FREE 2023 Advent Resources This Advent season, 1517 presents "The Clothing of the King"—a new free resource for churches that walks your congregation through the divine wardrobe God provides for his people. This all-in-one package includes a midweek Advent and Christmas Sermon Series for pastors to use in their congregations as well as music helps, original and suggested hymns, presenter slides, and more. https://www.1517.org/advent +++ Tuesday, Nov 14 – "Release of Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition" https://shop.1517.org/products/your-god-is-too-glorious-finding-god-in-the-most-unexpected-places?variant=43951736160468 Your God Is Too Glorious reminds readers that while a quiet life may look unimpressive to the world, it's the regular, everyday people that God tends to use to do his most important work.  Now available in a second edition, Chad Bird invites the reader to go deeper into the pursuit of the faithful, ordinary life with study questions at the end of each chapter for personal or corporate use. +++ Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Here We Still Stand Regional Conference in Northwest Arkansas! Join us May 3rd and 4th as we gather again at the iconic Meteor Theater in Bentonville, Arkansas, and celebrate the boundless grace of God in the gospel of Jesus. The 2024 theme will be "Grace and Peace in Christ"—GET YOUR TICKETS while they're still available! http://www.1517.org/hwssnwa +++ Join the 1517 Academy - https://academy.1517.org === https://gab.com/talkswithdadrod https://www.facebook.com/talkswithdadrod/ https://twitter.com/TalkswithDadRod https://www.instagram.com/talkswithdadrod/ Talks with Dad Rod playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJDWGbhcNf-kTljFKeMHg3j1qqDsV3LGR Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDcjRziy-rs