What was the significance of the shephereds vis... - JSS2 Christian Religious Studies Birth of Jesus Christ IV Question

God’s plan, which has always had human ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20-21) of his good news (Matthew 28:18-20), included these shepherds as the first evangelists of the Gospel.

The shepherds also represent for us the picture of the far-reaching nature of God’s love.

From the example of these people on the fringes of society — Shepherds occupied the lowest place in their culture — to people with extensive education and financial resources. We see evidence that God’s offer of salvation transcends any barriers we might think impossible.