CHRISTMAS BIBLE-ART, Episode #17 of 33: SHEPHERDS, FIRST TO HEAR OF THE SAVIOR, Part 1

[Hebrews 11:6]

CHRISTMAS BIBLE-ART EPISODE #16 of 33

SHEPHERDS,
FIRST TO HEAR
OF THE SAVIOR

L U K E
CHAPTER 2

She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men
on whom his favor rests.

1
SHEILA DIEMERT
"The Archangel Gabriel"

2
NICOLAES PIETERSZ BERCHEM
"The Annunciation to the Shepherds"

3
HAROLD COPPING
"The Nativity"

4
WILLIAM HENRY MARGETSON
"The First Noel"

5
JULES BASTIEN-LEPAGE
"The Annunciation to the Shepherds"

6
THOMAS COLE
"The Angel Appearing"

7
MILES BIRKETT FOSTER
"Shepherds and Angel"

8
"The Annunciation to the Shepherds"

9
CLIVE UPTTON
"The First to Be Told about Jesus"

10
English School
"The Shepherds in the Field"

11
BASSANTE PASSANTE BARTOLOMEO
"The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds"

12
MUNIR ALAWI
"The Message to Shepherds"

13
REMBRANDT
"The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds"

14
CARL HEINRICH BLOCH
"The Shepherds and the Angel"

15
English School
"The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds"

16
CORNELIS SAFTLEVEN
"The Annunciation to the Shepherds"

17
SIEGFRIED DETLER BENDIXEN
"Christ Announced to the Jewish Shepherds"

18
Boucicaut Master
"The Annunciation to the Shepherds"

19
HEINRICH VOGELER
"Annunciation to the Shepherds"

20
WILLIAM BLAKE
"The Angels Appearing to the Shepherds"

21
SAMUEL SARTAIN
"Annunciation to the Shepherds"

22
JOACHIM WTEWAEL
"Annunciation to the Shepherds"

23
JACOPO BASSANO
"Annunciation to the Shepherds"

24
NANCY CUPP
"Angel Skies"

25
CHERYL ALLEN
"Christmas Story"

26
JAMES TISSOT
"The Angel and the Shepherds"

27
GOVERT FLINCK
"Angels Announcing the Birth of Christ
to the Shepherds"

28
HENRY OSSAWA TANNER
"Angels Appearing before the Shepherds"

29
DOUGLAS RAMSEY
"Good News of Great Joy"

30
DOUGLAS RAMSEY
"Born unto You"

31
DOUGLAS RAMSEY
"Glory to God in the Highest"

32
BRIAN MARK
"Over Bethlehem"

33
KATHLEEN SANDOVAL
"The Good News"

34
JENNY ALLIO
"Heavenly Hosts"

35
ADAM PYNACKER
"Annunciation to the Shepherds"

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To be continued…

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TOPICS: Apologetics; General Discusssion; History; Theology
KEYWORDS: art; bible; christmas

[Hebrews 11:6]

Episode #17 of 33

LINKS TO PREVIOUS EPISODES:
  #1—JESUS’ VERY INTERESTING GENEALOGY
  #2—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR ZECHARIAH
  #3—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR MARY, Part 1
  #4—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR MARY, Part 2
  #5—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR MARY, Part 3
  #6—MARY VISITS HER COUSIN ELIZABETH, Part 1
  #7—MARY VISITS HER COUSIN ELIZABETH, Part 2
  #8—MARY'S "MAGNIFICAT" PRAISES GOD
  #9—THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
#10—GABRIEL'S AMAZING NEWS FOR JOSEPH
#11—JOSEPH AND MARY WED
#12—JOSEPH AND MARY TRAVEL TO BETHLEHEM
#13—NO ROOM AT THE INN
#14—IT'S A BOY! Part 1
#15—IT'S A BOY! Part 2
#16—IT'S A BOY! Part 3

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[etabeta]

Thank you for that video at the end. Splendid.
#14 Bloch
#26 Tissot
#33 Sandoval
...and many others..

[Hebrews 11:6]

I am shocked—SHOCKED—that you liked it, considering that it is so full of those nasty fensters you dislike so much!

[etabeta]

You are funny!

[telescope115]

There are so many depictions of that glorious moment in history that it’s hard to pick favorites, but #2, #5, and #6 stand out for me.

And your video on YouTube is beautiful- definitely worth watching again and again every Christmas season.

Thank you Dan!

[Hebrews 11:6]

I've been imagining what is was like for those shepherds, first experiencing the shocking encounter with Gabriel and the heavenly host, and then seeing their prediction in the flesh. Surely they were overcome, and for the rest of their lives they must have treasured those memories and their surreal role in the proceedings--as God fully intended.

I read the bible daily, and often God challenges me to focus on arcane elements I encounter. As a result, I have several pages of topical Bible studies going. I've just realized He's calling me to start another: Surprise Encounters with the Lord. The shepherds' saga will be included.