No Ordinary Shepherds - Dec. 18th 2016

Mike Erre shares a unique perspective on the typical “pre-packaged and predictable” Christmas Story. He focused on the shepherds --- their tainted reputation, their culture, and their role in the birth of the Messiah. With a look at “Shepherd’s Hill” (near Bethlehem), we are provided insight into the selection and care of prime sacrificial lambs for the Passover. Striking similarities existed between the destiny of these lambs and the birth of the Savior. When the Angels appeared to the shepherds declaring the good news for all, we find God using these most unlikely ones to guide people to Jesus. In fact, we learn that throughout the Christmas account, God amazingly used those who were unlikely, scandalous, forgotten, and marginalized. Mike also took time to answer the following pre-texted messages from the community: 1.) If God is for “all nations”, how is the income from VOX Community fulfilling that role? 2.) If we don’t believe in Jesus, why would a loving God have us go to a place called Hell? 3.) Why are children dying in Aleppo, yet my kids seem to have won the birth lottery? 4.) What is the difference between Home Fellowships and Table Fellowships? 5.) If we die before Christ returns, where do we go? - Volunteer writing by Gary Mullen Would love to see your comments and thoughts below! Learn more about VOX Community: www.voxoc.com Like VOX Community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/voxcommunity Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/voxcommunity Follow VOX Community on Instagram: www.instagram.com/voxcommunity Say Something! info@voxoc.com Join us Live on Sundays at 10am via LiveStream.com and App: https://livestream.com/accounts/19123468 VOX Community is a church expression of the VOX Podcast with Mike Erre that began in the late spring of 2016. You can participate beyond the VOX Community by listening, commenting, and sharing the conversation happening on the VOX Podcast with Mike Erre at www.soundcloud.com/thevoxpodcast. Learn more about the VOX Podcasts at www.voxpodcast.com