https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/shepherds-and-angels/rss/ Biblical answers to questions relating to shepherds, angels and the birth of Jesus Christ. Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:23:00 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-do-we-know-about-the-shepherds-at-jesus-birth.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-do-we-know-about-the-shepherds-at-jesus-birth.html Danielle Bernock https://www.christianity.com/author/danielle-bernock/ Many nativity scenes include the wise men alongside the shepherds, but their timing is different from one another. The shepherds were the first to be notified of Jesus’ birth and are an important part of the nativity story.  Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:00-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-does-it-mean-to-have-a-shepherds-heart-at-christmas.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-does-it-mean-to-have-a-shepherds-heart-at-christmas.html Madeline Kalu Just as sheep are innocent and are vulnerable to attack, there are those around you who are hurting without the love and protection of God. Therefore, adopt a shepherd’s heart this Christmas, and help bring the lost and broken-hearted back to Jesus Christ. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:30:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:00-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/shepherds-and-angels/the-angels-came-first-to-shepherds.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/shepherds-and-angels/the-angels-came-first-to-shepherds.html J.C. Ryle https://www.christianity.com/author/jc-ryle/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:16:19 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:00-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/shepherds-and-angels/shepherds-the-right-choice.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/shepherds-and-angels/shepherds-the-right-choice.html Dr. Ray Pritchard https://www.christianity.com/author/ray-pritchard/ Fri, 21 May 2010 14:49:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:00-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/shepherds-and-angels/why-did-the-angels-announce-jesuss-birth-to-shepherds.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/shepherds-and-angels/why-did-the-angels-announce-jesuss-birth-to-shepherds.html Alfred Edersheim https://www.christianity.com/author/alfred-edersheim/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:51:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:23:00-04:00