The Stunning Proclamation of Christmas

Dr. Darrell Johnson, Teaching Fellow at Regent College, breaks down the Nativity proclamation in order to reveal its true significance: the birth of a new world leader who would bring with Him a new social order. An angel of the Lord made this proclamation first to shepherds - who were some of the lowliest in society at the time - thereby signaling that in the new social order, the least among men would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. The Christmas story thus marks a radical shift for mankind, one which brings utmost grace and joy. "Do not be afraid," the angel said to the shepherds, for the birth of Jesus meant the coming of the sovereign Messiah, who would give new life to this world and all its people.