“Thanks to biblical scholars like Dr. Leonard Sweet and recent archaeological discoveries, we have a clearer picture than ever of what the first Christmas may have looked like. As well, we have a better understanding of prophetic symbolism that is an important but often-missed part of Luke’s narrative of the Nativity. In this message, we examine the story of the Nativity and the role of the shepherds and their sheep, and discover hope for ourselves in God’s amazing story of redemption.â€Â