Section 4
In verses 10 and 11 the angel said to the shep herds, "Do not fear, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all the peo ple, because a Savior was born to you today in David's city, who is Christ the Lord." This good news of great joy was announced to all people. This means that this news was announced not only to the Jewish people but to all of mankind.
In verse 12 the angel went on to say, "And this is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." A baby in a man ger, signifying smallness in lowliness, was a sign of the Man-Savior's life. This little baby is called the mighty God in the prophecy concerning the Man-Savior (Isa. 9:6).
A MULTITUDE OF THE HEAVENLY ARMY
JOINING THE ANGEL
AND PRAISING GOD
Luke 2:13 and 14 say, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying, Glory in the highest places to God, and on earth peace among men of His good pleasure." The exultation of the angels, who were excited by the birth of the Savior for man's salvation (see 15:7), resulted in praise to God. According to verse 14, the coming of the