Merely sentimental – the shepherds

By Dave Henning / December 8, 2022

“We are accustomed to associating shepherds with the birth of Christ, but what are they doing there? . . .  Unfortunately, the meaning of the shepherds has become merely sentimental.  In our imaginations they evoke lovely pastoral scenes and fluffy little lambs.  But that is not why Luke selected this event.”- Timothy Keller “When the […]