Discipleship Questions. 1. Why do you think Luke mentions Caesar Augustus and the decree that went out? Why is this important?

  1. Luke tells us that a very large group of angels announced the birth of Jesus to poor shepherds. What might the significance of this be?

  2. The angels brought the shepherds good news, not good advice. Why is this distinction so important?

  3. What other “lords” distract your heart with the offer of peace?