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December 5, 2015 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=17&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> Read: Luke 2:8-14 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=7&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> Bible in a Year: Daniel 1-2; 1 John 4 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=10&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=4&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. —Luke 2:8 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=6&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> Fifty years ago *A Charlie Brown Christmas* was first broadcast on American television. Some network executives thought it would be ignored, while others worried that quoting the Bible would offend viewers. Some wanted its creator, Charles Schulz, to omit the Christmas story, but Schulz insisted it stay in. The program was an immediate success and has been rebroadcast every year since 1965. When Charlie Brown, the frustrated director of the children’s Christmas play, is discouraged by the commercial spirit of the holiday season, he asks if anyone can tell him the real meaning of Christmas. Linus recites Luke 2:8-14 including the words, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (vv. 11-14 kjv). Then Linus says, “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” During this season filled with our own doubts and dreams, it’s good to ponder afresh God’s great love expressed in the familiar story of Joseph, Mary, the baby Jesus, and the angels who announced the Savior’s birth. That’s what Christmas is all about. —David McCasland *Father in heaven, as we approach Christmas, may we grasp in a deeper way Your amazing gift to us.* God broke into human history to offer us the gift of salvation! *INSIGHT:* Two angels are named in the Bible: archangels Michael (Dan. 10:13; Jude 9; Rev. 12:7) and Gabriel (Dan. 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19, 26). Angels appeared a number of times in connection with Christ's birth. Gabriel appeared to Zacharias (Luke 1:11-20) and then to Mary, announcing that she would become the mother of the Messiah (v. 26). An unnamed angel, which most scholars believe was Gabriel, appeared three times in dreams to Joseph (Matt. 1:20; 2:13, 19). Gabriel also announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds and, joined by a "multitude of the heavenly host," declared glory to God (2:8-14). Share your thoughts on today’s devotional on Facebook <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=22&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> or odb.org <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=17&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> . Share With Your Friends <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=5&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> Featured Video <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=9&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> [image: Our Daily Bread Ministries] <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=17&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> Our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. Our vision is to see people of all nations experiencing a personal relationship with Christ, growing to be more like Him, and serving in a local body of His family. To read today's *Our Daily Bread* online visit www.odb.org <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=23&ms=MjQxNTM3OTcS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMzA3MDQ0S0&mt=1&rt=0> . Copyright © 2015, Our Daily Bread Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI 49555 USA. Written permission must be obtained from Our Daily Bread Ministries for any further posting or distribution. Scriptures taken from Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved. -- -- USE INCREDIMAIL ONLY IN THIS GROUP NO NUDITY ALLOWED --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "fiftiesoldiesmusicgroup" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to fiftiesoldiesmusicgroup+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
